DeMario Douglas · Tez Johnson · 2026 week 8

DeMario Douglas or Tez Johnson?

Wondering who you should start this week — DeMario Douglas or Tez Johnson? 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 5.4 PPR points clear of Tez Johnson 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
Tez Johnson	vs ATL	4.0	16th	7.6	–	healthy

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 ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

DeMario Douglas projects 5.4 points higher in PPR.
DeMario Douglas faces MIA, 30th most generous to WRs.
Tez Johnson faces ATL, 16th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeMario Douglas carries the higher trade value — 137 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeMario Douglas gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.