Jonathon Brooks · Roschon Johnson · 2026 week 8

Jonathon Brooks or Roschon Johnson?

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

Start Jonathon BrooksJonathon Brooks projects 5.3 PPR points clear of Roschon Johnson in week 8, drawing NO — the 1st-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
Jonathon Brooks START	@ NO	6.4	1st · soft	4.7	16	IR
Roschon Johnson	@ SEA	1.1	23rd	8.3	–	healthy

RBs vs NO recently: Aaron Jones Sr. 15.7 pts (W5) · Tyrone Tracy Jr. 16.5 pts (W6) · Jaylen Warren 13.7 pts (W7).

RBs vs SEA recently: Christian McCaffrey 14.3 pts (W5) · RJ Harvey 11.6 pts (W6) · Kenneth Walker III 5.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Jonathon Brooks projects 5.3 points higher in PPR.
Jonathon Brooks faces NO, 1st most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks is flagged OUT.
Roschon Johnson faces SEA, 23rd most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonathon Brooks carries the higher trade value — 16 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonathon Brooks gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.