Jaydon Blue · MarShawn Lloyd · 2026 week 8

Jaydon Blue or MarShawn Lloyd?

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

Start MarShawn LloydMarShawn Lloyd projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Jaydon Blue in week 8, drawing CAR — the 2nd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jaydon Blue	@ WAS	2.5	28th · tough	–	–	healthy
MarShawn Lloyd START	vs CAR	6.7	2nd · soft	7.7	65	healthy

RBs vs WAS recently: Jonathan Taylor 21.7 pts (W4) · Cam Skattebo 5.1 pts (W5) · Christian McCaffrey 21.7 pts (W6).

RBs vs CAR recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 13.7 pts (W4) · Dameon Pierce 11 pts (W6) · Bucky Irving 23 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

MarShawn Lloyd projects 4.2 points higher in PPR.
Jaydon Blue faces WAS, 28th most generous to RBs.
MarShawn Lloyd faces CAR, 2nd most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

MarShawn Lloyd carries the higher trade value — 65 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving MarShawn Lloyd gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.