Mike Washington Jr. · Rachaad White · 2026 week 8

Mike Washington Jr. or Rachaad White?

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

Start Rachaad WhiteRachaad White projects 5.1 PPR points clear of Mike Washington Jr. in week 8, drawing PHI — the 15th-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
Mike Washington Jr.	@ NYJ	5.7	14th	3.6	113	healthy
Rachaad White START	vs PHI	10.8	15th	9.9	678	healthy

RBs vs NYJ recently: Quinshon Judkins 5 pts (W5) · Corey Kiner 5.7 pts (W6) · Ollie Gordon II 16.3 pts (W7).

RBs vs PHI recently: Bhayshul Tuten 9.6 pts (W5) · Chuba Hubbard 18.1 pts (W6) · Javonte Williams 21.5 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Rachaad White projects 5.1 points higher in PPR.
Mike Washington Jr. faces NYJ, 14th most generous to RBs.
Rachaad White faces PHI, 15th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rachaad White carries the higher trade value — 678 against 113 (a 83% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rachaad White gets the most. Momentum: Mike Washington Jr. -36 and Rachaad White +42 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.