Who Should I Start? Jakobi Meyers or DeVonta Smith

Saturday, September 20, 12:30 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers continues to command a dominant share of the passing game, leading the team with 22 targets through two weeks. He's turned that workload into 14 receptions for 165 yards, and his role should remain secure with tight end Brock Bowers still limited in practice. Meyers has been the focal point of the offense and is thriving in his contract year, showing consistency that fantasy managers can trust. A Week 3 matchup against Trey Amos and Marshon Lattimore in the Commanders' secondary presents a challenge, but Meyers' volume provides a strong floor. He remains a safe WR3 or flex option, particularly in PPR formats where his steady target share is too valuable to overlook.

Friday, September 19, 10:24 PM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is coming off of a slightly underwhelming fantasy performance against the Chiefs. While he did lead his team in receiving yards, that meant mustering just 53 on four catches. Philly's passing game has had a slow start to the season, sitting towards the bottom of the league with the second-lowest yards per game through the air (119). In Week 3 Smith lines up against the Rams, who have allowed the eighth-least points per game to wide receivers in fantasy. Plus, he's still competing with some of Jalen Hurts' favorite targets like A.J. Brown, Dallas Goedert, and Saquon Barkley. Smith has to earn some more trust among fantasy managers, and for now he should be looked at as a WR3.