Jalen McMillan · Skyler Bell · 2026 week 1

Jalen McMillan or Skyler Bell?

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

Start Jalen McMillanJalen McMillan projects 6.2 PPR points clear of Skyler Bell in week 1, drawing CIN — the 26th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jalen McMillan START @ CIN 7.3 26th · tough 8 8 Questionable
Skyler Bell @ HOU 1.1 27th · tough – – healthy

WRs vs CIN recently: Malik Washington 9.2 pts (W16) · Michael Wilson 14.9 pts (W17) · Malachi Corley 3.8 pts (W18).

WRs vs HOU recently: Tre Tucker 5.4 pts (W16) · Quentin Johnston 9.8 pts (W17) · Alec Pierce 25.2 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jalen McMillan carries the higher trade value — 8 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jalen McMillan gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.