Emmett Johnson · Jonah Coleman · 2026 week 8

Emmett Johnson or Jonah Coleman?

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

Start Jonah ColemanJonah Coleman projects 7.3 PPR points clear of Emmett Johnson in week 8, drawing KC — the 26th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Emmett Johnson @ DEN 4.3 13th 3.4 182 healthy
Jonah Coleman START vs KC 11.6 26th · tough 11.9 1,097 healthy

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

RBs vs KC recently: Ashton Jeanty 12.6 pts (W4) · Kimani Vidal 4 pts (W6) · Emanuel Wilson 17.5 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonah Coleman carries the higher trade value — 1,097 against 182 (a 83% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonah Coleman gets the most. Momentum: Emmett Johnson -103 and Jonah Coleman +980 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.