Emmett Johnson · Tahj Brooks · 2026 week 8

Emmett Johnson or Tahj Brooks?

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

Start Emmett JohnsonEmmett Johnson projects 3.5 PPR points clear of Tahj Brooks in week 8, drawing DEN — the 13th-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
Emmett Johnson START	@ DEN	4.2	13th	3.4	123	healthy
Tahj Brooks	vs TEN	0.7	12th	0.6	–	healthy

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

RBs vs TEN recently: Woody Marks 8.5 pts (W5) · Jonathan Taylor 19.1 pts (W6) · Quinshon Judkins 22.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Emmett Johnson projects 3.5 points higher in PPR.
Emmett Johnson faces DEN, 13th most generous to RBs.
Tahj Brooks faces TEN, 12th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emmett Johnson carries the higher trade value — 123 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emmett Johnson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.