Jalen Hurts · Joe Burrow · 2026 week 8

Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?

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

Start Joe BurrowJoe Burrow projects ahead of Jalen Hurts in week 8, drawing TEN — the 22nd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jalen Hurts	–	–	–	13.4	–	IR
Joe Burrow START	vs TEN	21.4	22nd	26.4	3,215	healthy

QBs vs TEN recently: C.J. Stroud 20.9 pts (W5) · Daniel Jones 15.8 pts (W6) · Deshaun Watson 19.2 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Joe Burrow faces TEN, 22nd most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Joe Burrow carries the higher trade value — 3,215 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Joe Burrow gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.