CeeDee Lamb vs DeVonta Smith
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
CeeDee Lamb- Higher projection: 271 vs 229 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 9 vs 21
- More points per game: 14.4 vs 11.9
CeeDee Lamb and DeVonta Smith are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb holds the edge in expert consensus (WR6 to WR12). CeeDee Lamb typically comes off the board first, around pick 11 (round 1) to DeVonta Smith's pick 33. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: CeeDee Lamb at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game) versus DeVonta Smith at 229.
Last season CeeDee Lamb carried the heavier workload (75% snap share, 118 touches to DeVonta Smith's 113), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, CeeDee Lamb is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Lamb | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 271 | 229 |
| Points / game | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #9 | #21 |
| ADP | 11 | 33 |
| Positional rank | WR22 | WR20 |
| Snap share | 75% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 10 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 14 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith.
Frequently asked
Should I draft CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb is a clear call over DeVonta Smith for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith?
CeeDee Lamb carries the higher 2026 projection at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game), compared with 229 for DeVonta Smith.
Where are CeeDee Lamb and DeVonta Smith being drafted?
CeeDee Lamb has an ADP around pick 11 (round 1), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 33 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith?
Expert consensus ranks CeeDee Lamb (WR6) ahead of DeVonta Smith (WR12) for 2026.
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