Carnell Tate · Deebo Samuel Sr. · 2026 week 8

Carnell Tate or Deebo Samuel Sr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Carnell Tate 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 Carnell TateCarnell Tate projects 3.5 PPR points clear of Deebo Samuel Sr. in week 8, drawing JAX — the 3rd-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
Carnell Tate START	vs JAX	13.4	3rd · soft	10.2	1,553	Out
Deebo Samuel Sr.	vs LV	9.9	11th	12	825	Out

WRs vs JAX recently: Tee Higgins 15.7 pts (W4) · Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6).

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

Carnell Tate projects 3.5 points higher in PPR.
Carnell Tate faces JAX, 3rd most generous to WRs.
Carnell Tate is flagged OUT.
Deebo Samuel Sr. faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Deebo Samuel Sr. is flagged RISK.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Carnell Tate carries the higher trade value — 1,553 against 825 (a 47% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Carnell Tate gets the most. Momentum: Carnell Tate +737 and Deebo Samuel Sr. -28 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.