Deebo Samuel · Quentin Johnston · 2026 week 2

Deebo Samuel or Quentin Johnston?

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

Start Deebo Samuel — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 0.6 points. The matchup leans Deebo Samuel (MIA allow the 22nd-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Deebo Samuel START vs MIA 10.4 22nd 18 1,180 healthy
Quentin Johnston vs LV 9.8 20th 3.7 519 healthy

WRs vs MIA recently: Jack Bech 8.3 pts (W1).

WRs vs LV recently: Caleb Douglas 9.4 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deebo Samuel carries the higher trade value — 1,180 against 519 (a 56% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Deebo Samuel gets the most. Momentum: Deebo Samuel +639 and Quentin Johnston -254 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.