Chris Rodriguez Jr. · Emmett Johnson · 2026 week 8

Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Emmett Johnson?

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

Start Chris Rodriguez Jr.Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Emmett Johnson in week 8, drawing IND — the 11th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chris Rodriguez Jr. START vs IND 6.1 11th 5.7 27 healthy
Emmett Johnson @ DEN 4.3 13th 3.4 182 healthy

RBs vs IND recently: Jaylen Warren 30.8 pts (W5) · Tony Pollard 7.6 pts (W6) · Jordan Mason 6.8 pts (W7).

RBs vs DEN recently: Kimani Vidal 11.6 pts (W5) · George Holani 8 pts (W6) · Zonovan Knight 6.3 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emmett Johnson carries the higher trade value — 182 against 27 (a 85% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emmett Johnson gets the most. Momentum: Chris Rodriguez Jr. -90 and Emmett Johnson -103 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.