Jerry Jeudy · Malachi Fields · 2026 week 8

Jerry Jeudy or Malachi Fields?

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

Start Malachi FieldsMalachi Fields projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Jerry Jeudy in week 8, drawing PHI — the 2nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jerry Jeudy	@ PIT	3.4	26th · tough	7.3	–	healthy
Malachi Fields START	@ PHI	5.3	2nd · soft	6.7	–	healthy

WRs vs PIT recently: Josh Downs 4.7 pts (W5) · Emeka Egbuka 10.8 pts (W6) · Devaughn Vele 11.4 pts (W7).

WRs vs PHI recently: Parker Washington 24.4 pts (W5) · Jalen Coker 9.7 pts (W6) · CeeDee Lamb 19.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Malachi Fields projects 1.9 points higher in PPR.
Jerry Jeudy faces PIT, 26th most generous to WRs.
Malachi Fields faces PHI, 2nd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.