Quentin Johnston · Ted Hurst III · 2026 week 8

Quentin Johnston or Ted Hurst III?

Wondering who you should start this week — Quentin Johnston or Ted Hurst III? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Quentin JohnstonQuentin Johnston projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Ted Hurst III in week 8, drawing LAR — the 23rd-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
Quentin Johnston START	@ LAR	6.8	23rd	6.2	–	healthy
Ted Hurst III	vs ATL	5.2	16th	7.5	–	healthy

WRs vs LAR recently: Khalil Shakir 8 pts (W5) · Kendrick Bourne 4.7 pts (W6) · Tre Tucker 16.3 pts (W7).

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Quentin Johnston projects 1.6 points higher in PPR.
Quentin Johnston faces LAR, 23rd most generous to WRs.
Ted Hurst III faces ATL, 16th most generous to WRs.

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.