Brian Thomas Jr. · Deebo Samuel Sr. · 2026 week 8

Brian Thomas Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.?

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

Start Deebo Samuel Sr.Deebo Samuel Sr. projects 6.3 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas Jr. in week 8, drawing LV — the 11th-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
Brian Thomas Jr.	vs IND	3.6	22nd	6.2	265	healthy
Deebo Samuel Sr. START	vs LV	9.9	11th	12	770	Out

WRs vs IND recently: Germie Bernard 8.4 pts (W5) · Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7).

WRs vs LV recently: DeMario Douglas 18.5 pts (W5) · Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Deebo Samuel Sr. projects 6.3 points higher in PPR.
Brian Thomas Jr. faces IND, 22nd most generous to WRs.
Deebo Samuel Sr. faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Deebo Samuel Sr. is flagged RISK.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deebo Samuel Sr. carries the higher trade value — 770 against 265 (a 66% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Deebo Samuel Sr. gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas Jr. -221 and Deebo Samuel Sr. -111 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.