Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs CeeDee Lamb
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
WR3
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
289.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR5
CeeDee Lamb
243.6
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and it isn't close: 45.9 points of value over replacement separate them (116.8 vs 70.9).
The draft market agrees: Jaxon Smith-Njigba goes first at ADP 5.4 vs 10.7 for CeeDee Lamb.
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA | CeeDee LambDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 289.5 | 243.6 | Smith-Njigba +45.9 pts |
| Points per game | 17.0 | 14.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 116.8 | 70.9 | Smith-Njigba +45.9 |
| Overall rank | #9 | #21 | Smith-Njigba by 12 |
| Position rank | WR3 | WR5 | |
| Market ADP | 5.4 | 10.7 | Lamb +5.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 |
Should I draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba or CeeDee Lamb in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He projects 289.5 fantasy points with 116.8 value over replacement, vs 243.6 points and 70.9 for CeeDee Lamb (WR, PPR).