Brandin Cooks · Ryan Flournoy · 2026 week 8

Brandin Cooks or Ryan Flournoy?

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

Start Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy projects 8.1 PPR points clear of Brandin Cooks in week 8, drawing ARI — the 5th-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
Ryan Flournoy START	vs ARI	8.6	5th · soft	13.3	168	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 ARI recently: Jameson Williams 16.7 pts (W5) · Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Ryan Flournoy projects 8.1 points higher in PPR.
Brandin Cooks faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Ryan Flournoy faces ARI, 5th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ryan Flournoy carries the higher trade value — 168 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ryan Flournoy gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.