Bo Nix · J.J. McCarthy · 2026 week 8

Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy?

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

Start J.J. McCarthyJ.J. McCarthy projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Bo Nix in week 8, drawing PHI — the 9th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Bo Nix	vs KC	14.0	30th · tough	12.9	511	healthy
J.J. McCarthy START	@ PHI	16.2	9th	9.2	192	healthy

QBs vs KC recently: Kirk Cousins 23.6 pts (W4) · Justin Herbert 9.8 pts (W6) · Sam Darnold 15 pts (W7).

QBs vs PHI recently: Trevor Lawrence 22.7 pts (W5) · Bryce Young 19.8 pts (W6) · Dak Prescott 23.3 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

J.J. McCarthy projects 2.2 points higher in PPR.
Bo Nix faces KC, 30th most generous to QBs.
J.J. McCarthy faces PHI, 9th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Bo Nix carries the higher trade value — 511 against 192 (a 62% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Bo Nix gets the most. Momentum: Bo Nix -426 and J.J. McCarthy +192 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.