Garrett Wilson · Jaylen Waddle · 2026 week 8

Garrett Wilson or Jaylen Waddle?

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

Start Garrett WilsonGarrett Wilson projects 5.3 PPR points clear of Jaylen Waddle in week 8, drawing LV — the 11th-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
Garrett Wilson START	vs LV	16.6	11th	12.1	3,421	healthy
Jaylen Waddle	vs KC	11.3	31st · tough	6.7	950	Questionable

WRs vs LV recently: DeMario Douglas 18.5 pts (W5) · Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 pts (W7).

WRs vs KC recently: Cody White 5.6 pts (W4) · Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Garrett Wilson projects 5.3 points higher in PPR.
Garrett Wilson faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Jaylen Waddle faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
Jaylen Waddle is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Garrett Wilson carries the higher trade value — 3,421 against 950 (a 72% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Garrett Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Garrett Wilson -1250 and Jaylen Waddle -1347 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.