Aaron Rodgers · Deshaun Watson · 2026 week 8

Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson?

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

Start Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Deshaun Watson in week 8, drawing CLE — the 25th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Aaron Rodgers START vs CLE 16.1 25th · tough 17.4 205 healthy
Deshaun Watson @ PIT 13.9 29th · tough 13.6 89 healthy

QBs vs CLE recently: Geno Smith 10 pts (W5) · Tyler Huntley 13.4 pts (W6) · Cam Ward 6.7 pts (W7).

QBs vs PIT recently: Daniel Jones 11.1 pts (W5) · Jalon Daniels 12.2 pts (W6) · Tyler Shough 14.8 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Aaron Rodgers carries the higher trade value — 205 against 89 (a 57% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Aaron Rodgers gets the most. Momentum: Aaron Rodgers +172 and Deshaun Watson -21 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.