Alec Pierce · Quentin Johnston · 2026 week 8

Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston?

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

Start Alec PierceAlec Pierce projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Quentin Johnston in week 8, drawing HOU — the 6th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alec Pierce START	@ HOU	9.3	6th · soft	6.1	186	IR
Quentin Johnston	@ LAR	6.8	23rd	6.2	–	healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: Wan'Dale Robinson 5.3 pts (W5) · Jakobi Meyers 8.3 pts (W6) · Malik Nabers 11.1 pts (W7).

WRs vs LAR recently: Khalil Shakir 8 pts (W5) · Kendrick Bourne 4.7 pts (W6) · Tre Tucker 16.3 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces HOU, 6th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Quentin Johnston faces LAR, 23rd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 186 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.