Amon-Ra St. Brown vs DeVonta Smith
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown this week, and it isn't close: 4.8 projected points separate them (18.4 vs 13.7).
Amon-Ra St. Brown faces CAR, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. DeVonta Smith faces LA, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Amon-Ra St. Brown, and it isn't close: 28.7 points of value over replacement separate them (96.8 vs 68.1).
The draft market agrees: Amon-Ra St. Brown goes first at ADP 7.0 vs 29.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Health note: DeVonta Smith carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET | DeVonta SmithPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | CAR | LA | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 18.4 | 13.7 | Brown +4.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #2 | #23 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 275.2 | 246.5 | Brown +28.7 pts |
| Points per game | 16.2 | 14.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 96.8 | 68.1 | Brown +28.7 |
| Overall rank | #14 | #25 | Brown by 11 |
| Position rank | WR5 | WR8 | |
| Market ADP | 7.0 | 29.1 | Smith +22.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or DeVonta Smith in Week 4?
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown this week, and it isn't close: 4.8 projected points separate them (18.4 vs 13.7).
Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or DeVonta Smith in 2026 fantasy football?
Amon-Ra St. Brown. He projects 275.2 fantasy points with 96.8 value over replacement, vs 246.5 points and 68.1 for DeVonta Smith (WR, PPR).