DeVonta Smith vs Emeka Egbuka
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans DeVonta Smith by 1.0 projected points (12.5 vs 11.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
DeVonta Smith faces CAR, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Emeka Egbuka faces PIT, the 22nd-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 DeVonta Smith: a clear but modest edge of 5.8 points of value over replacement (26.4 vs 20.5).
The draft market agrees: DeVonta Smith goes first at ADP 29.1 vs 35.0 for Emeka Egbuka.
Health note: DeVonta Smith carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| DeVonta SmithPHI | Emeka EgbukaTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | CAR | PIT | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 12.5 | 11.5 | Smith +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #7 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 204.8 | 199.0 | Smith +5.8 pts |
| Points per game | 12.0 | 11.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 26.4 | 20.5 | Smith +5.8 |
| Overall rank | #47 | #52 | Smith by 5 |
| Position rank | WR17 | WR18 | |
| Market ADP | 29.1 | 35.0 | Egbuka +5.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans DeVonta Smith by 1.0 projected points (12.5 vs 11.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka in 2026 fantasy football?
DeVonta Smith. He projects 204.8 fantasy points with 26.4 value over replacement, vs 199.0 points and 20.5 for Emeka Egbuka (WR, PPR).