Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?
Who to start in Week 8, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 8 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 29 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Javonte Williams
- Rest of season: Jonathan Taylor — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Jonathan Taylor
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Javonte Williams | Jonathan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Javonte Williams ahead · 6 rank Jonathan Taylor ahead | RB9#7–#11 | RB6#4–#8edge |
| Week 8 | RB7#5–#8edge | RB9#7–#13 |
| Week 8 projection (PPR) | 18.0edge | 16.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 39 #16 overall | 50 #11 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +13 ranks · +1383 val | -7 ranks · -2728 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 100% |
| Bye | 14 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 8, Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?
- Javonte Williams. This week's consensus has Javonte Williams at RB7 (range #5–#8) and Jonathan Taylor at RB9 (range #7–#13). Projections: 18.0 vs 16.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?
- Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Javonte Williams RB9 (range #7–#11) vs Jonathan Taylor RB6 (range #4–#8). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathan Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Javonte Williams for Jonathan Taylor?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Javonte Williams is ranked #16 overall and Jonathan Taylor #11, so Jonathan Taylor carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.