Deebo Samuel Sr. · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 8

Deebo Samuel Sr. or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Deebo Samuel Sr. or Michael Pittman Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Deebo Samuel Sr.Deebo Samuel Sr. projects 3.4 PPR points clear of Michael Pittman Jr. in week 8, drawing LV — the 11th-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
Deebo Samuel Sr. START	vs LV	9.9	11th	12	770	Out
Michael Pittman Jr.	@ CIN	6.5	15th	5.3	–	IR

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

WRs vs CIN recently: Brian Thomas Jr. 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Deebo Samuel Sr. projects 3.4 points higher in PPR.
Deebo Samuel Sr. faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Deebo Samuel Sr. is flagged RISK.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 15th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deebo Samuel Sr. carries the higher trade value — 770 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Deebo Samuel Sr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.