Jaleel McLaughlin · Samaje Perine · 2026 week 8

Jaleel McLaughlin or Samaje Perine?

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

Start Samaje PerineSamaje Perine projects 6.8 PPR points clear of Jaleel McLaughlin in week 8, drawing TEN — the 12th-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
Jaleel McLaughlin	@ PIT	0.3	25th · tough	6.2	–	healthy
Samaje Perine START	vs TEN	7.1	12th	8	23	healthy

RBs vs PIT recently: Jonathan Taylor 8.2 pts (W5) · Bucky Irving 4.9 pts (W6) · Alvin Kamara 6.2 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

Samaje Perine projects 6.8 points higher in PPR.
Jaleel McLaughlin faces PIT, 25th most generous to RBs.
Samaje Perine faces TEN, 12th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Samaje Perine carries the higher trade value — 23 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Samaje Perine gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.