Jayden Reed · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 1

Jayden Reed or Michael Wilson?

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

Start Jayden ReedJayden Reed projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Michael Wilson in week 1, drawing MIN — the 32nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jayden Reed START @ MIN 13.1 32nd · tough 8.6 944 healthy
Michael Wilson @ LAC 11.3 24th 18 1,287 healthy

WRs vs MIN recently: Wan'Dale Robinson 2.2 pts (W16) · Isaac TeSlaa 10.9 pts (W17) · Jakobie Keeney-James 1.5 pts (W18).

WRs vs LAC recently: George Pickens 19 pts (W16) · Jayden Higgins 14.8 pts (W17) · Pat Bryant 3.1 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,287 against 944 (a 27% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Jayden Reed +64 and Michael Wilson -140 over the last 30 days.

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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.