DeVonta Smith vs Quentin Johnston
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Quentin Johnston this week: DeVonta Smith is on bye in Week 10.
Quentin Johnston gets BAL, the 17th-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 3.4 points of value over replacement (-17.6 vs -21.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: DeVonta Smith goes first at ADP 29.1 vs 91.1 for Quentin Johnston.
Health note: DeVonta Smith carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| DeVonta SmithPHI | Quentin JohnstonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | Bye | BAL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 0.0 | 9.2 | Johnston +9.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | - | #17 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 159.5 | 156.1 | Smith +3.4 pts |
| Points per game | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -17.6 | -21.0 | Smith +3.4 |
| Overall rank | #92 | #94 | Smith by 2 |
| Position rank | WR32 | WR33 | |
| Market ADP | 29.1 | 91.1 | Johnston +62.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Quentin Johnston in Week 10?
Start Quentin Johnston this week: DeVonta Smith is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Quentin Johnston in 2026 fantasy football?
DeVonta Smith. He projects 159.5 fantasy points with -17.6 value over replacement, vs 156.1 points and -21.0 for Quentin Johnston (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.