Jalen Hurts · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 8

Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?

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

Start Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson projects ahead of Jalen Hurts in week 8, drawing BUF — the 4th-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
Lamar Jackson START	@ BUF	20.4	4th · soft	18.4	3,328	Questionable

QBs vs BUF recently: Drake Maye 27.2 pts (W4) · Matthew Stafford 27.3 pts (W5) · Kirk Cousins 19.5 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Lamar Jackson faces BUF, 4th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Lamar Jackson carries the higher trade value — 3,328 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Lamar Jackson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.