Michael Pittman Jr. · Treylon Burks · 2026 week 8

Michael Pittman Jr. or Treylon Burks?

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

Start Michael Pittman Jr. — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.2 points. The matchup leans Michael Pittman Jr. (CIN allow the 15th-most WR points), but you can defend either call.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Pittman Jr. START	@ CIN	6.5	15th	5.3	–	IR
Treylon Burks	vs PHI	5.3	2nd · soft	9	–	Questionable

WRs vs CIN recently: Brian Thomas Jr. 7.7 pts (W4) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7).

WRs vs PHI recently: Parker Washington 24.4 pts (W5) · Jalen Coker 9.7 pts (W6) · CeeDee Lamb 19.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Pittman Jr. projects 1.2 points higher in PPR.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 15th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.
Treylon Burks faces PHI, 2nd most generous to WRs.
Treylon Burks is flagged WATCH.

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.