CeeDee Lamb vs DeVonta Smith: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between CeeDee Lamb and DeVonta Smith for your lineup, you are not alone. CeeDee Lamb finished the 2025 season at 11.7 PPG for the Dallas Cowboys (14 games), and DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 for the Philadelphia Eagles (17 games).
That 2.1-point weekly advantage for CeeDee Lamb is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while DeVonta Smith converted 113 looks into 1008 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: CeeDee Lamb is off Week 7 and DeVonta Smith Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
