Geno Smith · Justin Herbert · 2026 week 8

Geno Smith or Justin Herbert?

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

Start Geno SmithGeno Smith projects 3.6 PPR points clear of Justin Herbert in week 8, drawing LV — the 5th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Geno Smith START vs LV 17.1 5th · soft 15.8 153 healthy
Justin Herbert @ LAR 13.5 15th 10.9 298 healthy

QBs vs LV recently: Drake Maye 39.5 pts (W5) · Josh Allen 18.3 pts (W6) · Matthew Stafford 18.5 pts (W7).

QBs vs LAR recently: Josh Allen 31.5 pts (W5) · Jacoby Brissett 7.9 pts (W6) · Kirk Cousins 20.4 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Herbert carries the higher trade value — 298 against 153 (a 49% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Herbert gets the most. Momentum: Geno Smith +95 and Justin Herbert -447 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.