Christian Kirk · Marvin Mims Jr. · 2026 week 8

Christian Kirk or Marvin Mims Jr.?

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

Start Marvin Mims Jr.Marvin Mims Jr. projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Christian Kirk in week 8, drawing KC — the 31st-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
Christian Kirk	vs LV	1.2	11th	–	–	healthy
Marvin Mims Jr. START	vs KC	4.0	31st · tough	4.6	–	healthy

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

WRs vs KC recently: Cody White 5.6 pts (W4) · Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Marvin Mims Jr. projects 2.8 points higher in PPR.
Christian Kirk faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Marvin Mims Jr. faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.