Malik Washington · Pat Bryant · 2026 week 8

Malik Washington or Pat Bryant?

Wondering who you should start this week — Malik Washington or Pat Bryant? 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 3.2 PPR points clear of Pat Bryant 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
Malik Washington START	vs NE	9.3	14th	10.2	272	Questionable
Pat Bryant	@ CAR	6.1	28th · tough	7.9	–	IR

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

WRs vs CAR recently: Jameson Williams 10.2 pts (W4) · DeVonta Smith 13.5 pts (W6) · Tez Johnson 10.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Malik Washington projects 3.2 points higher in PPR.
Malik Washington faces NE, 14th most generous to WRs.
Malik Washington is flagged WATCH.
Pat Bryant faces CAR, 28th most generous to WRs.
Pat Bryant is flagged OUT.

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.