DeVonta Smith vs Mike Evans
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Mike Evans this week: DeVonta Smith is on bye in Week 10.
Mike Evans gets DAL, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 9.7 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 3.9 points of value over replacement (-17.6 vs -21.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: DeVonta Smith goes first at ADP 29.1 vs 57.9 for Mike Evans.
Health note: DeVonta Smith carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Mike Evans carries an injury flag of Questionable (Achilles), which is already reflected in his projection.
| DeVonta SmithPHI | Mike EvansSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | Bye | DAL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 0.0 | 9.7 | Evans +9.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 159.5 | 155.6 | Smith +3.9 pts |
| Points per game | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -17.6 | -21.5 | Smith +3.9 |
| Overall rank | #92 | #95 | Smith by 3 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR34 | |
| Market ADP | 29.1 | 57.9 | Evans +28.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Out | Questionable |
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans in Week 10?
Start Mike Evans this week: DeVonta Smith is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans in 2026 fantasy football?
DeVonta Smith. He projects 159.5 fantasy points with -17.6 value over replacement, vs 155.6 points and -21.5 for Mike Evans (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.