Marvin Mims Jr. · Xavier Legette · 2026 week 8

Marvin Mims Jr. or Xavier Legette?

Wondering who you should start this week — Marvin Mims Jr. or Xavier Legette? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Marvin Mims Jr.Marvin Mims Jr. projects 2 PPR points clear of Xavier Legette in week 8, drawing KC — the 31st-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
Marvin Mims Jr. START	vs KC	4.0	31st · tough	4.6	–	healthy
Xavier Legette	vs DEN	2.0	27th · tough	8.4	–	IR

WRs vs KC recently: Cody White 5.6 pts (W4) · Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7).

WRs vs DEN recently: Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2.2 pts (W5) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 13.4 pts (W6) · Michael Wilson 6.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Marvin Mims Jr. projects 2 points higher in PPR.
Marvin Mims Jr. faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
Xavier Legette faces DEN, 27th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Legette is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

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

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

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.