AJ Barner · Austin Hooper · 2026 week 2

AJ Barner or Austin Hooper?

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

Start AJ BarnerAJ Barner projects 6.6 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
AJ Barner START @ ARI 9.2 3.3 93 healthy
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.6 healthy

Who wins a straight-up trade?

AJ Barner carries the higher trade value — 93 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving AJ Barner gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.