Elic Ayomanor · KaVontae Turpin · 2026 week 8

Elic Ayomanor or KaVontae Turpin?

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

Start Elic AyomanorElic Ayomanor projects 3.6 PPR points clear of KaVontae Turpin in week 8, drawing CIN — the 15th-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
Elic Ayomanor START	@ CIN	6.3	15th	3.8	–	healthy
KaVontae Turpin	vs ARI	2.7	5th · soft	3.7	–	Questionable

WRs vs CIN recently: Brian Thomas Jr. 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7).

WRs vs ARI recently: Jameson Williams 16.7 pts (W5) · Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Elic Ayomanor projects 3.6 points higher in PPR.
Elic Ayomanor faces CIN, 15th most generous to WRs.
KaVontae Turpin faces ARI, 5th most generous to WRs.
KaVontae Turpin is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.