Jerry Jeudy · Malik Washington · 2026 week 8

Jerry Jeudy or Malik Washington?

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

Start Malik WashingtonMalik Washington projects 5.9 PPR points clear of Jerry Jeudy in week 8, drawing NE — the 14th-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
Malik Washington START	vs NE	9.3	14th	10.2	272	Questionable

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

WRs vs NE recently: Cody White 4.4 pts (W5) · Omar Cooper Jr. 16.3 pts (W6) · Luther Burden III 19.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Malik Washington projects 5.9 points higher in PPR.
Jerry Jeudy faces PIT, 26th most generous to WRs.
Malik Washington faces NE, 14th most generous to WRs.
Malik Washington is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Malik Washington carries the higher trade value — 272 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Malik Washington gets the most.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.