Chris Rodriguez Jr. · Sione Vaki · 2026 week 8

Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Sione Vaki?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Sione Vaki? 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 2.1 PPR points clear of Sione Vaki in week 8, drawing IND — the 11th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Chris Rodriguez Jr. START	vs IND	5.9	11th	5.7	36	healthy
Sione Vaki	vs MIN	3.8	30th · tough	1.4	–	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 MIN recently: Ollie Gordon II 16 pts (W4) · Kendre Miller 9 pts (W5) · Jonathan Taylor 17 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects 2.1 points higher in PPR.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. faces IND, 11th most generous to RBs.
Sione Vaki faces MIN, 30th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chris Rodriguez Jr. carries the higher trade value — 36 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chris Rodriguez Jr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.