Pat Bryant · Ryan Flournoy · 2026 week 8

Pat Bryant or Ryan Flournoy?

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

Start Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Pat Bryant in week 8, drawing ARI — the 5th-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
Pat Bryant	@ CAR	6.1	28th · tough	7.9	–	IR
Ryan Flournoy START	vs ARI	8.6	5th · soft	13.3	168	healthy

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

WRs vs ARI recently: Jameson Williams 16.7 pts (W5) · Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Ryan Flournoy projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Pat Bryant faces CAR, 28th most generous to WRs.
Pat Bryant is flagged OUT.
Ryan Flournoy faces ARI, 5th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ryan Flournoy carries the higher trade value — 168 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ryan Flournoy gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.