Brian Robinson Jr. · MarShawn Lloyd · 2026 week 8

Brian Robinson Jr. or MarShawn Lloyd?

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

Start MarShawn LloydMarShawn Lloyd projects 2.4 PPR points clear of Brian Robinson Jr. in week 8, drawing CAR — the 2nd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Robinson Jr. @ TB 4.3 31st · tough 10.1 98 Questionable
MarShawn Lloyd START vs CAR 6.7 2nd · soft 7.7 65 healthy

RBs vs TB recently: Javonte Williams 12.2 pts (W5) · Jaylen Warren 7.8 pts (W6) · Anthony Tyus III 8.3 pts (W7).

RBs vs CAR recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 13.7 pts (W4) · Dameon Pierce 11 pts (W6) · Bucky Irving 23 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Robinson Jr. carries the higher trade value — 98 against 65 (a 34% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Robinson Jr. gets the most. Momentum: Brian Robinson Jr. -53 and MarShawn Lloyd -154 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.