Courtland Sutton vs DeVonta Smith: Who Should You Start?
Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) and DeVonta Smith (9.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Courtland Sutton played 17 games for the Denver Broncos; DeVonta Smith suited up 17 times for the Philadelphia Eagles.
A 1.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Courtland Sutton turned 124 targets into 1017 yards and 7 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Courtland Sutton sits Week 14 while DeVonta Smith is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
