Andre Szmyt · Zane Gonzalez · 2026 week 8

Andre Szmyt or Zane Gonzalez?

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

Start Andre SzmytAndre Szmyt projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Zane Gonzalez in week 8, drawing PIT — the 3rd-ranked matchup for Ks. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Andre Szmyt START @ PIT 6.8 3rd · soft 7 – healthy
Zane Gonzalez vs NE 5.3 20th 4 – healthy

Ks vs PIT recently: Spencer Shrader 21 pts (W5) · Chase McLaughlin 17 pts (W6) · Daniel Carlson 3 pts (W7).

Ks vs NE recently: Matt Gay 5 pts (W5) · Jason Sanders 15 pts (W6) · Cairo Santos 14 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.