Brandin Cooks · Quentin Johnston · 2026 week 8

Brandin Cooks or Quentin Johnston?

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

Start Quentin JohnstonQuentin Johnston projects 6.3 PPR points clear of Brandin Cooks in week 8, drawing LAR — the 23rd-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
Brandin Cooks	vs LV	0.5	11th	4.1	–	healthy
Quentin Johnston START	@ LAR	6.8	23rd	6.2	–	healthy

WRs vs LV recently: DeMario Douglas 18.5 pts (W5) · Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 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

Quentin Johnston projects 6.3 points higher in PPR.
Brandin Cooks faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Quentin Johnston faces LAR, 23rd most generous to WRs.

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.