Calvin Ridley · Malik Washington · 2026 week 8

Calvin Ridley or Malik Washington?

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

Start Malik WashingtonMalik Washington projects 6.4 PPR points clear of Calvin Ridley in week 8, drawing NE — the 14th-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
Calvin Ridley	@ CIN	2.9	15th	4.4	–	Questionable
Malik Washington START	vs NE	9.3	14th	10.2	272	Questionable

WRs vs CIN recently: Brian Thomas Jr. 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7).

WRs vs NE recently: Cody White 4.4 pts (W5) · Omar Cooper Jr. 16.3 pts (W6) · Luther Burden III 19.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Malik Washington projects 6.4 points higher in PPR.
Calvin Ridley faces CIN, 15th most generous to WRs.
Calvin Ridley is flagged WATCH.
Malik Washington faces NE, 14th most generous to WRs.
Malik Washington is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Malik Washington carries the higher trade value — 272 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Malik Washington gets the most.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.