Ashton Jeanty · Javonte Williams · 2026 week 8

Ashton Jeanty or Javonte Williams?

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

Start Javonte WilliamsJavonte Williams projects 2.3 PPR points clear of Ashton Jeanty in week 8, drawing ARI — the 9th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ashton Jeanty @ NYJ 16.6 14th 16 5,225 healthy
Javonte Williams START vs ARI 18.9 9th 16.2 5,558 healthy

RBs vs NYJ recently: Quinshon Judkins 5 pts (W5) · Corey Kiner 5.7 pts (W6) · Ollie Gordon II 16.3 pts (W7).

RBs vs ARI recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 32.7 pts (W5) · Blake Corum 12 pts (W6) · RJ Harvey 12 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Javonte Williams carries the higher trade value — 5,558 against 5,225 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Javonte Williams gets the most. Momentum: Ashton Jeanty -1059 and Javonte Williams +893 over the last 30 days.

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