Antonio Williams · Brian Thomas Jr. · 2026 week 8

Antonio Williams or Brian Thomas Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Antonio Williams or Brian Thomas Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Antonio WilliamsAntonio Williams projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas Jr. in week 8, drawing PHI — the 2nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Antonio Williams START vs PHI 8.3 2nd · soft 6.4 398 healthy
Brian Thomas Jr. vs IND 4.1 22nd 6.2 304 healthy

WRs vs PHI recently: Parker Washington 24.4 pts (W5) · Jalen Coker 9.7 pts (W6) · CeeDee Lamb 19.4 pts (W7).

WRs vs IND recently: Germie Bernard 8.4 pts (W5) · Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Antonio Williams carries the higher trade value — 398 against 304 (a 24% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Antonio Williams gets the most. Momentum: Antonio Williams +336 and Brian Thomas Jr. -238 over the last 30 days.

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