Aaron Jones Sr. · Jaylen Warren · 2026 week 8

Aaron Jones Sr. or Jaylen Warren?

Wondering who you should start this week — Aaron Jones Sr. or Jaylen Warren? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren projects 4.6 PPR points clear of Aaron Jones Sr. in week 8, drawing CLE — the 20th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Aaron Jones Sr. @ DET 9.9 21st 13 1,112 healthy
Jaylen Warren START vs CLE 14.5 20th 21.1 3,969 healthy

RBs vs DET recently: Chuba Hubbard 24.9 pts (W4) · Jeremiyah Love 2.2 pts (W5) · Josh Jacobs 15.1 pts (W7).

RBs vs CLE recently: Braelon Allen 17.6 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4 pts (W6) · Tony Pollard 33.5 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jaylen Warren carries the higher trade value — 3,969 against 1,112 (a 72% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jaylen Warren gets the most. Momentum: Aaron Jones Sr. -532 and Jaylen Warren +1406 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.