Jameis Winston · Sam Darnold · 2026 week 8

Jameis Winston or Sam Darnold?

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

Start Sam DarnoldSam Darnold projects ahead of Jameis Winston in week 8, drawing CHI — the 10th-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
Jameis Winston	–	–	–	13.5	–	healthy
Sam Darnold START	vs CHI	16.3	10th	12.8	335	healthy

QBs vs CHI recently: Jordan Love 25.3 pts (W5) · Michael Penix Jr. 23.1 pts (W6) · Drake Maye 28.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Sam Darnold faces CHI, 10th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Sam Darnold carries the higher trade value — 335 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Sam Darnold gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.