DeMario Douglas · Xavier Legette · 2026 week 8

DeMario Douglas or Xavier Legette?

Wondering who you should start this week — DeMario Douglas or Xavier Legette? 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 7.4 PPR points clear of Xavier Legette 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
Xavier Legette	vs DEN	2.0	27th · tough	8.4	–	IR

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 DEN recently: Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2.2 pts (W5) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 13.4 pts (W6) · Michael Wilson 6.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

DeMario Douglas projects 7.4 points higher in PPR.
DeMario Douglas faces MIA, 30th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Legette faces DEN, 27th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Legette is flagged OUT.

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.