Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Xavier Worthy?

Xavier Worthy. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55). Projections: 5.3 vs 9.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Xavier Worthy?

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Xavier Worthy?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, so DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

DeVonta Smith or Xavier Worthy?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Xavier Worthy
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	DeVonta Smith	Xavier Worthy
Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Xavier Worthy ahead	WR31#23–#51edge	WR51#40–#65
Week 9	WR84#29–#128	WR46#33–#55edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.3	9.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #52 overalledge	9 #95 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-26 ranks · -1220 val	+7 ranks · +59 val
Rostered	96%	68%
Bye	10	5
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Xavier Worthy?: Xavier Worthy. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55). Projections: 5.3 vs 9.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Xavier Worthy?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Xavier Worthy?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, so DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.