Justin Jefferson · Malik Nabers · 2026 week 2

Justin Jefferson or Malik Nabers?

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

Start Justin JeffersonJustin Jefferson projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Malik Nabers in week 2, drawing CHI — the 6th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Justin Jefferson START @ CHI 17.8 6th · soft 31.2 7,933 healthy
Malik Nabers @ LAR 13.9 4th · soft 12.9 5,271 healthy

WRs vs CHI recently: Jalen Coker 25.8 pts (W1).

WRs vs LAR recently: Deebo Samuel 12 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Jefferson carries the higher trade value — 7,933 against 5,271 (a 34% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Jefferson gets the most. Momentum: Justin Jefferson +195 and Malik Nabers -4 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.