Brian Robinson Jr. · Mike Washington Jr. · 2026 week 8

Brian Robinson Jr. or Mike Washington Jr.?

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

Start Mike Washington Jr. — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.4 points. The matchup leans Mike Washington Jr. (NYJ allow the 14th-most RB points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Robinson Jr. @ TB 4.3 31st · tough 10.1 98 Questionable
Mike Washington Jr. START @ NYJ 5.7 14th 3.6 113 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 NYJ recently: Quinshon Judkins 5 pts (W5) · Corey Kiner 5.7 pts (W6) · Ollie Gordon II 16.3 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Mike Washington Jr. carries the higher trade value — 113 against 98 (a 13% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Mike Washington Jr. gets the most. Momentum: Brian Robinson Jr. -53 and Mike Washington Jr. -36 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.