Dameon Pierce · Emmett Johnson · 2026 week 8

Dameon Pierce or Emmett Johnson?

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

Start Emmett JohnsonEmmett Johnson projects ahead of Dameon Pierce in week 8, drawing DEN — the 13th-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
Dameon Pierce	–	–	–	10	40	IR
Emmett Johnson START	@ DEN	4.2	13th	3.4	123	healthy

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

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Emmett Johnson faces DEN, 13th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emmett Johnson carries the higher trade value — 123 against 40 (a 67% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emmett Johnson gets the most. Momentum: Dameon Pierce +40 and Emmett Johnson -164 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.