DeVonta Smith vs Carnell Tate
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Carnell Tate this week: DeVonta Smith is on bye in Week 10.
Carnell Tate gets JAX, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 9.2 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans DeVonta Smith by 4.0 points of value over replacement (-17.6 vs -21.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: DeVonta Smith goes first at ADP 29.1 vs 79.9 for Carnell Tate.
Health note: DeVonta Smith carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Carnell Tate carries an injury flag of Questionable (Shoulder), which is already reflected in his projection.
| DeVonta SmithPHI | Carnell TateTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | Bye | JAX | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 0.0 | 9.2 | Tate +9.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 159.5 | 155.5 | Smith +4.0 pts |
| Points per game | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -17.6 | -21.6 | Smith +4.0 |
| Overall rank | #92 | #96 | Smith by 4 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR35 | |
| Market ADP | 29.1 | 79.9 | Tate +50.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Out | Questionable |
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Carnell Tate in Week 10?
Start Carnell Tate this week: DeVonta Smith is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Carnell Tate in 2026 fantasy football?
DeVonta Smith. He projects 159.5 fantasy points with -17.6 value over replacement, vs 155.5 points and -21.6 for Carnell Tate (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.