Isaac TeSlaa · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 8

Isaac TeSlaa or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Isaac TeSlaa or Michael Pittman Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Michael Pittman Jr.Michael Pittman Jr. projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Isaac TeSlaa in week 8, drawing CIN — the 15th-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
Isaac TeSlaa	vs MIN	3.8	29th · tough	8.4	–	healthy
Michael Pittman Jr. START	@ CIN	6.5	15th	5.3	–	IR

WRs vs MIN recently: Malik Washington 7 pts (W4) · Chris Olave 4.6 pts (W5) · Keenan Allen 3.1 pts (W7).

WRs vs CIN recently: Brian Thomas Jr. 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Pittman Jr. projects 2.7 points higher in PPR.
Isaac TeSlaa faces MIN, 29th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 15th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.