Dak Prescott · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 8

Dak Prescott or Matthew Stafford?

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

Start Dak PrescottDak Prescott projects 6.6 PPR points clear of Matthew Stafford in week 8, drawing ARI — the 3rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Dak Prescott START	vs ARI	22.7	3rd · soft	17	1,614	healthy
Matthew Stafford	vs LAC	16.1	26th · tough	20.9	1,110	healthy

QBs vs ARI recently: Jared Goff 28.9 pts (W5) · Matthew Stafford 16.9 pts (W6) · Bo Nix 26.2 pts (W7).

QBs vs LAC recently: Sam Darnold 14.3 pts (W4) · Bo Nix 7.9 pts (W5) · Patrick Mahomes 11.5 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

Dak Prescott projects 6.6 points higher in PPR.
Dak Prescott faces ARI, 3rd most generous to QBs.
Matthew Stafford faces LAC, 26th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dak Prescott carries the higher trade value — 1,614 against 1,110 (a 31% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dak Prescott gets the most. Momentum: Dak Prescott +175 and Matthew Stafford +189 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.