Aaron Jones Sr. · Kaelon Black · 2026 week 8

Aaron Jones Sr. or Kaelon Black?

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

Start Aaron Jones Sr.Aaron Jones Sr. projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Kaelon Black in week 8, drawing DET — the 21st-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. START @ DET 9.8 21st 13 1,105 Questionable
Kaelon Black vs LV 5.5 4th · soft 5.7 330 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 LV recently: Rhamondre Stevenson 14.5 pts (W5) · James Cook III 21.3 pts (W6) · Kyren Williams 16.1 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Aaron Jones Sr. carries the higher trade value — 1,105 against 330 (a 70% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Aaron Jones Sr. gets the most. Momentum: Aaron Jones Sr. -566 and Kaelon Black +1 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.