Emanuel Wilson · Emmett Johnson · 2026 week 8

Emanuel Wilson or Emmett Johnson?

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

Start Emanuel WilsonEmanuel Wilson projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Emmett Johnson in week 8, drawing CHI — the 24th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Emanuel Wilson START	vs CHI	6.7	24th	12.3	502	healthy
Emmett Johnson	@ DEN	4.2	13th	3.4	123	healthy

RBs vs CHI recently: MarShawn Lloyd 15.7 pts (W5) · Bijan Robinson 5.3 pts (W6) · Rhamondre Stevenson 17.5 pts (W7).

RBs vs DEN recently: Kimani Vidal 11.6 pts (W5) · George Holani 8 pts (W6) · Zonovan Knight 6.3 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Emanuel Wilson projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Emanuel Wilson faces CHI, 24th most generous to RBs.
Emmett Johnson faces DEN, 13th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emanuel Wilson carries the higher trade value — 502 against 123 (a 75% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emanuel Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Emanuel Wilson +456 and Emmett Johnson -164 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.