Jalen Hurts · Josh Allen · 2026 week 8

Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen?

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

Start Josh AllenJosh Allen projects ahead of Jalen Hurts in week 8, drawing BAL — the 16th-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
Josh Allen START	vs BAL	24.5	16th	23.1	6,144	healthy

QBs vs BAL recently: Michael Penix Jr. 14.4 pts (W5) · Deshaun Watson 9.5 pts (W6) · Joe Burrow 28.9 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Josh Allen faces BAL, 16th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Allen carries the higher trade value — 6,144 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Allen gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.