Deebo Samuel Sr. · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 8

Deebo Samuel Sr. or Michael Wilson?

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

Start Michael WilsonMichael Wilson projects 5.9 PPR points clear of Deebo Samuel Sr. in week 8, drawing DAL — the 7th-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.	vs LV	9.9	11th	12	770	Out
Michael Wilson START	@ DAL	15.8	7th · soft	8.4	1,927	Questionable

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

WRs vs DAL recently: Emeka Egbuka 11.2 pts (W5) · Matthew Golden 16.4 pts (W6) · Makai Lemon 12.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Wilson projects 5.9 points higher in PPR.
Deebo Samuel Sr. faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Deebo Samuel Sr. is flagged RISK.
Michael Wilson faces DAL, 7th most generous to WRs.
Michael Wilson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,927 against 770 (a 60% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Deebo Samuel Sr. -111 and Michael Wilson +17 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.