Germie Bernard · Ted Hurst III · 2026 week 8

Germie Bernard or Ted Hurst III?

Wondering who you should start this week — Germie Bernard or Ted Hurst III? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Germie BernardGermie Bernard projects 5.1 PPR points clear of Ted Hurst III in week 8, drawing CLE — the 13th-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
Germie Bernard START	vs CLE	10.3	13th	15.3	575	healthy
Ted Hurst III	vs ATL	5.2	16th	7.5	–	healthy

WRs vs CLE recently: Garrett Wilson 16.4 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 6.7 pts (W6) · Carnell Tate 4.9 pts (W7).

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Germie Bernard projects 5.1 points higher in PPR.
Germie Bernard faces CLE, 13th most generous to WRs.
Ted Hurst III faces ATL, 16th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Germie Bernard carries the higher trade value — 575 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Germie Bernard gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.