DeMario Douglas · Dontayvion Wicks · 2026 week 8

DeMario Douglas or Dontayvion Wicks?

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

Start DeMario DouglasDeMario Douglas projects 3.4 PPR points clear of Dontayvion Wicks in week 8, drawing MIA — the 30th-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
DeMario Douglas START	@ MIA	9.4	30th · tough	15.8	137	healthy
Dontayvion Wicks	@ WAS	6.0	8th · soft	6.8	21	Questionable

WRs vs MIA recently: Jordan Addison 5.1 pts (W4) · Ja'Marr Chase 13.7 pts (W5) · Omar Cooper Jr. 17.5 pts (W7).

WRs vs WAS recently: Laquon Treadwell 4.2 pts (W4) · Malik Nabers 18.1 pts (W5) · Mike Evans 9.4 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

DeMario Douglas projects 3.4 points higher in PPR.
DeMario Douglas faces MIA, 30th most generous to WRs.
Dontayvion Wicks faces WAS, 8th most generous to WRs.
Dontayvion Wicks is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeMario Douglas carries the higher trade value — 137 against 21 (a 85% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeMario Douglas gets the most. Momentum: DeMario Douglas +137 and Dontayvion Wicks -393 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.