Can I compare more than two players?

Yes. Add up to 8 players to one board and set how many of them you plan to start. The tool ranks the whole group and shows where the close calls sit, alongside the top pick.

Does it work for my league's scoring?

It reprices every player under the format set in the site header, including PPR, half PPR, standard, TE premium, and superflex. Connect a Sleeper league from the board and the verdict switches to that league's own literal scoring rules instead of a generic format.

What does the confidence figure mean?

It is the probability that the player you are told to start actually outscores the closest player left on your bench, built from each player's projected points and how much those points tend to vary week to week. A figure near 50 percent means the call is close; one near 100 percent means it is not.

How often is it updated?

Projections and injury designations refresh once a day. The timestamp shown above the board is the exact time the numbers below it were last pulled.

Yes. Running a comparison costs nothing and does not require an account.

Why does the verdict differ from my rankings?

A ranking is a rest-of-season opinion; this verdict is for one week only. A player can sit ahead of another for the rest of the year and still be the worse start in a single week with a tougher matchup or a bye.

Should I start a running back or a wide receiver in my flex?

Whichever one this tool ranks higher for the week you are setting. Points are compared directly across positions here, which is exactly what a flex decision calls for, and the higher-ranked player is the better start regardless of position.

Who Should I Start in Fantasy Football?

Who should I start in Week 8?

Week 8, 2026. Projections updated Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT.

Each range bar runs from floor to ceiling on one shared scale, 0 to 35 points, so the bars compare across cards.

Value is the player's trade price. This week's points are the projection above.

Before you lock in a kicker or a quarterback, check this week's game day weather.

Week 8

This week's toughest start/sit calls

Real Week 8 comparisons with the verdict already worked out. Open any of them on the board for the full breakdown.

Jameson Williams or Denzel Boston?
Start Jameson Williams. Williams projects 0.0 points clear of Denzel Boston in Redraft 1QB PPR, 50 percent to outscore Boston.
Jameson Williams
Start

The method

How the Beacon Breakdown start/sit verdict is calculated

Step 1: The projection
It starts with a weekly point projection from Sleeper, rescored under the format set in the site header rather than left in one generic scoring. That single adjustment is why a TE premium league or a superflex league can see a different lean than a standard league for the same two players.

Scored and projected points by week
Week	1	2	3	4	6	7
Scored	33.8	14.6	3.8	-- no score on file	15.7	1.9
Projected	11.9	12.9	14.7	0.0	12.9	15.7

Scored and projected points by week
Week	1	2	3	4	5	6
Scored	19.3	16.8	13.0	2.0	30.4	10.4
Projected	12.2	13.0	15.3	17.2	13.9	15.1

Scored and projected points by week
Week	1	2	3	4	6	7
Scored	33.8	14.6	3.8	-- no score on file	15.7	1.9
Projected	11.9	12.9	14.7	0.0	12.9	15.7

Scored and projected points by week
Week	1	2	3	4	5	6
Scored	19.3

Composite score by player, ranked
Player	Composite
Parker Washington (leader)	55%
Jalen Coker	45%

Category contributions for Jalen Coker versus Parker Washington
Category	Weight	Favors	Points
FF Beacon Value	28%	Parker Washington	1.9
Upside	10%	Parker Washington	0.4
30-Day Trend	7%	Parker Washington	0.3
Overall Rank	9%	Parker Washington	1.4
Risk Level	5%	Jalen Coker	0.3
Positional Rank	7%	Parker Washington	0.9
Recent Production	5%

Category-by-category comparison of Jalen Coker, Parker Washington
Category	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
FF Beacon Value Current market value on the trusted FF Beacon scale for this format. Counts 28% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 4,441	Parker Washington: 5,894 Best
Overall Rank Where each player sits among every player at every position. Counts 9% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: #50 Up 16 in 30 days	Parker Washington: #26 Best Up 29 in 30 days
Positional Rank Rank within their own position group. Counts 7% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: WR21 Tier 1	Parker Washington: WR12 Best Tier 1
30-Day Trend How each player's value has moved over the last month. Counts 7% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: +3.4% Range 3,176 to 4,496	Parker Washington: +19.7% Best Range 4,889 to 6,179
Recent Production Most recent full-season finish within their position by fantasy points. Counts 5% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: WR30 (2026) Before that: WR69, WR83	Parker Washington: WR19 (2026) Best Before that: WR27, WR81
Opportunity Role on their team's depth chart, a proxy for expected volume. Counts 3% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: Starter Depth chart slot 2	Parker Washington: Starter Depth chart slot 1
Health Current injury designation, which decides whether he can help you at all. Counts 1% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Questionable	Parker Washington: Healthy Best
Rest-of-Season Points Projected fantasy points across every remaining game, adjusted for matchups and reliability. Counts 3% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 172.4 11 games left	Parker Washington: 191.8 Best 11 games left
Projected Per Game Average projected points in each remaining game. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 15.7 Range 11.6 to 19.7	Parker Washington: 17.4 Best Range 13.2 to 21.7
Next Game Projected points in the very next game we have a projection for. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: 14.8 Week 8 vs GB	Parker Washington: 16.4 Week 8 vs IND
Next Matchup How generous the next opponent has been to this position, from our own defensive splits. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: Neutral vs GB, 1.00x	Parker Washington: Neutral vs IND, 1.00x
Remaining Schedule Average matchup difficulty across every game left, from our own defensive splits. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: Neutral 1.00x average	Parker Washington: Neutral 1.00x average
Beat Rate How often he meets or beats his own weekly projection. Weeks he was projected for but missed count against him. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 51% 25 graded games	Parker Washington: 57% Best 39 graded games
Availability Share of the weeks he was projected for that he actually played. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: 100%	Parker Washington: 100%
Week-to-Week Consistency How much his weekly score bounces around his projection. Steadier is better for setting a lineup. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Swingy Spread 0.86	Parker Washington: Swingy Best Spread 0.80
Age & Long-Term Appeal Younger players hold value longer in dynasty formats. Counts 16% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: 25.0 yrs Year 3	Parker Washington: 24.6 yrs Year 4
Risk Level Lower-risk profiles combine a steady weekly score, a proven tier, and prime age. Counts 5% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Swingy Best	Parker Washington: Swingy
Upside Room to climb, blending recent momentum, youth, and tier. Counts 10% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Breakout arrow	Parker Washington: Breakout arrow Best
Dynasty Outlook A plain-language read blending market value with age. Shown for context; its inputs are already scored above, so it does not count twice. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: Cornerstone Age 25.0	Parker Washington: Cornerstone Age 24.6
Redraft Outlook A plain-language read blending rank with recent production. Shown for context; its inputs are already scored above. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: Every-week flex	Parker Washington: Every-week flex

Composite score by player, ranked
Player	Composite
Parker Washington (leader)	55%
Jalen Coker	45%

Category-by-category comparison of Jalen Coker, Parker Washington
Category	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
FF Beacon Value Current market value on the trusted FF Beacon scale for this format. Counts 6% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 4,441	Parker Washington: 5,894 Best
Overall Rank Where each player sits among every player at every position. Counts 11%

Composite score by player, ranked
Player	Composite
Parker Washington (leader)	52%
Jalen Coker	48%

Category-by-category comparison of Jalen Coker, Parker Washington
Category	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
FF Beacon Value Current market value on the trusted FF Beacon scale for this format. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: 4,441	Parker Washington: 5,894
Overall Rank Where each player sits among every player at every position. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: #50

Projected point ranges
Player	Floor	Projection	Ceiling
Jalen Coker	128	172	217

Overview season totals for 2026, scrollable
Stat	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
Games played	5	6 Best
Total yards	328	419 Best
Scrimmage yards	328	419 Best
Total TDs	2	4 Best
Fantasy points (PPR)	69.8	91.9 Best
PPR per game	14.0	15.3 Best

Rushing season totals for 2026, scrollable
Stat	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
Carries	0	1 Best
Rushing yards	0	3 Best
Yards / carry	-	3.0 Best

Receiving season totals for 2026, scrollable
Stat	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
Targets	39	46 Best
Receptions	25	26 Best
Catch %	64.1% Best	56.5%
Receiving yards	328	416 Best
Receiving TDs	2	4 Best
Yards / catch	13.1	16.0 Best
Yards / target	8.4	9.0 Best

Weekly total yards for 2026, scrollable
Week	Jalen Coker	Parker Washington
Wk 1	138 Best vs CHI	83 vs CLE
Wk 2	66 vs ATL	98 Best vs DEN
Wk 3	18 vs CLE	40 Best vs NE
Wk 4	-	10 Best vs CIN
Wk 5	-	124 Best vs PHI
Wk 6	97 Best vs PHI	64 vs HOU
Wk 7	9 Best vs TB	-

Projected	12.2	13.0	15.3	17.2	13.9	15.1

Category contributions for Jalen Coker versus Parker Washington
Category	Weight	Favors	Points
Rest-of-Season Points	19%	Parker Washington	0.5
Overall Rank	11%	Parker Washington	1.8
Projected Per Game	8%	Parker Washington	0.2
Beat Rate	8%	Parker Washington	0.2
Recent Production	8%	Parker Washington	0.9
FF Beacon Value	6%	Parker Washington	0.5
Positional Rank	5%	Parker Washington	0.7
Health	3%	Parker Washington	0.2

Positional Rank Rank within their own position group. Counts 5% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: WR21 Tier 1	Parker Washington: WR12 Best Tier 1

30-Day Trend How each player's value has moved over the last month. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: +3.4% Range 3,176 to 4,496	Parker Washington: +19.7% Best Range 4,889 to 6,179

Recent Production Most recent full-season finish within their position by fantasy points. Counts 8% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: WR30 (2026) Before that: WR69, WR83	Parker Washington: WR19 (2026) Best Before that: WR27, WR81

Opportunity Role on their team's depth chart, a proxy for expected volume. Counts 6% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: Starter Depth chart slot 2	Parker Washington: Starter Depth chart slot 1

Health Current injury designation, which decides whether he can help you at all. Counts 3% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Questionable	Parker Washington: Healthy Best

Rest-of-Season Points Projected fantasy points across every remaining game, adjusted for matchups and reliability. Counts 19% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 172.4 11 games left	Parker Washington: 191.8 Best 11 games left

Projected Per Game Average projected points in each remaining game. Counts 8% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 15.7 Range 11.6 to 19.7	Parker Washington: 17.4 Best Range 13.2 to 21.7

Next Game Projected points in the very next game we have a projection for. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 14.8 Week 8 vs GB	Parker Washington: 16.4 Best Week 8 vs IND

Next Matchup How generous the next opponent has been to this position, from our own defensive splits. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: Neutral vs GB, 1.00x	Parker Washington: Neutral vs IND, 1.00x

Remaining Schedule Average matchup difficulty across every game left, from our own defensive splits. Counts 5% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: Neutral 1.00x average	Parker Washington: Neutral 1.00x average

Beat Rate How often he meets or beats his own weekly projection. Weeks he was projected for but missed count against him. Counts 8% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: 51% 25 graded games	Parker Washington: 57% Best 39 graded games

Availability Share of the weeks he was projected for that he actually played. Counts 6% toward the verdict for this lens Even	Jalen Coker: 100%	Parker Washington: 100%

Week-to-Week Consistency How much his weekly score bounces around his projection. Steadier is better for setting a lineup. Counts 5% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Swingy Spread 0.86	Parker Washington: Swingy Best Spread 0.80

Age & Long-Term Appeal Younger players hold value longer in dynasty formats. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: 25.0 yrs Year 3	Parker Washington: 24.6 yrs Year 4

Risk Level Lower-risk profiles combine a steady weekly score, a proven tier, and prime age. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Swingy Best	Parker Washington: Swingy

Upside Room to climb, blending recent momentum, youth, and tier. Counts 2% toward the verdict for this lens	Jalen Coker: Breakout arrow	Parker Washington: Breakout arrow Best

Dynasty Outlook A plain-language read blending market value with age. Shown for context; its inputs are already scored above, so it does not count twice. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: Cornerstone Age 25.0	Parker Washington: Cornerstone Age 24.6

Redraft Outlook A plain-language read blending rank with recent production. Shown for context; its inputs are already scored above. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: Every-week flex	Parker Washington: Every-week flex

Category contributions for Jalen Coker versus Parker Washington
Category	Weight	Favors	Points
Next Game	34%	Parker Washington	0.9
Beat Rate	14%	Parker Washington	0.4
Health	10%	Parker Washington	0.7

Positional Rank Rank within their own position group. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: WR21 Tier 1	Parker Washington: WR12 Tier 1

30-Day Trend How each player's value has moved over the last month. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: +3.4% Range 3,176 to 4,496	Parker Washington: +19.7% Range 4,889 to 6,179

Recent Production Most recent full-season finish within their position by fantasy points. Context only, not counted toward the verdict	Jalen Coker: WR30 (2026) Before that: WR69, WR83	Parker Washington: WR19 (2026) Before that: WR27, WR81

Date

Jalen Coker

Parker Washington

Oct 27, 2026

4,441

5,894

Oct 26, 2026

4,476

5,983

Oct 25, 2026

4,496

6,024

Oct 24, 2026

4,490

6,005

Oct 23, 2026

4,496

6,071

Oct 22, 2026

4,381

6,042

Oct 21, 2026

4,358

6,015

Oct 20, 2026

4,360

5,912

Oct 19, 2026

3,894

5,988

Oct 18, 2026

3,995

5,927

Oct 17, 2026

3,923

6,179

Oct 16, 2026

4,018

6,145

Oct 15, 2026

3,967

5,978

Oct 14, 2026

3,833

6,017

Oct 13, 2026

3,815

5,733

Oct 12, 2026

4,001

5,507

Oct 11, 2026

3,712

5,308

Oct 10, 2026

3,695

5,360

Oct 9, 2026

3,469

5,413

Oct 8, 2026

3,506

5,220

Oct 7, 2026

3,176

5,346

Oct 6, 2026

3,674

5,586

Oct 5, 2026

3,678

5,525

Oct 4, 2026

4,305

5,885

Oct 3, 2026

4,002

5,747

Oct 2, 2026

3,780

5,515

Oct 1, 2026

3,857

5,254

Sep 30, 2026

3,716

5,019

Sep 29, 2026

3,889

4,889

Sep 28, 2026

4,300

4,906

Sep 27, 2026

4,296

4,925

Sep 26, 2026

4,233

4,695

Sep 25, 2026

4,436

5,522

Sep 24, 2026

4,218

5,559

Sep 23, 2026

4,173

5,361

Sep 22, 2026

4,065

5,320

Sep 21, 2026

3,559

5,071

Sep 20, 2026

3,489

5,006

Sep 19, 2026

3,547

4,959

Sep 18, 2026

3,467

4,869

Sep 17, 2026

3,493

4,719

Sep 16, 2026

3,382

4,725

Sep 15, 2026

3,034

4,315

Sep 14, 2026

2,723

4,026

Sep 13, 2026

2,605

3,841

Sep 12, 2026

2,558

4,019

Sep 11, 2026

2,616

3,970

Sep 10, 2026

2,682

4,014

Sep 9, 2026

2,628

3,777

Sep 8, 2026

2,579

3,761

Sep 7, 2026

2,566

3,830

Sep 6, 2026

2,549

3,819

Sep 5, 2026

2,574

3,757

Sep 4, 2026

2,616

3,726

Sep 3, 2026

2,643

3,750

Sep 2, 2026

2,679

3,613

Sep 1, 2026

2,676

3,568

Aug 31, 2026

2,702

3,566

Aug 30, 2026

2,655

3,535

Aug 29, 2026

2,655

3,528

Aug 28, 2026

2,669

3,446

Aug 27, 2026

2,671

3,381

Aug 26, 2026

2,642

3,350

Aug 25, 2026

2,676

4,039

Aug 24, 2026

2,679

3,988

Aug 23, 2026

2,722

3,900

Aug 22, 2026

2,695

3,858

Aug 21, 2026

2,699

3,815

Aug 20, 2026

2,651

3,807

Aug 19, 2026

2,656

3,880

Aug 18, 2026

2,687

3,840

Aug 17, 2026

2,646

3,871

Aug 16, 2026

2,515

3,733

Aug 15, 2026

2,384

3,665

Aug 13, 2026

2,395

3,514

Aug 12, 2026

2,291

3,472

Aug 11, 2026

2,305

3,407

Aug 10, 2026

2,380

3,430

Aug 9, 2026

2,177

3,482

Aug 8, 2026

2,106

3,456

Aug 7, 2026

2,185

3,530

Aug 6, 2026

2,175

3,413

Aug 5, 2026

2,183

3,231

Aug 4, 2026

2,281

3,197

Aug 3, 2026

2,119

3,183

Aug 2, 2026

2,095

3,084

Aug 1, 2026

2,084

3,139

Jul 31, 2026

2,069

3,177

Jul 30, 2026

2,063

3,123

Week	Jalen Coker	Opponent	Parker Washington	Opponent
8	14.8	GB	16.4	IND
9	14.7	DEN	16.7	BAL
10	16.1	NO	17.9	TEN
11	15.9	BAL	17.1	NYG
12	16.6	TB	17.8	TEN
13	14.7	MIN	17.6	CHI
14	16.0	NO	17.2	PIT
15	16.6	CIN	17.1	HOU
16	16.3	PIT	18.4	DAL
17	15.1	SEA	18.5	WAS
18	15.6	ATL	17.1	IND

Who should I start in Week 8?

This week's toughest start/sit calls

How the Beacon Breakdown start/sit verdict is calculated

Step 2: The matchup

Who should I start in PPR, half PPR and standard leagues?

How do I decide who to start in fantasy football?

Start/sit questions, answered

Can I compare more than two players?

Does it work for my league's scoring?

What does the confidence figure mean?

How often is it updated?

Is it free?

Why does the verdict differ from my rankings?

Should I start a running back or a wide receiver in my flex?

Why

Where the edge comes from

Quick Takeaways

Where the edge comes from

Quick Takeaways

Where the edge comes from

Quick Takeaways

What is left to come

Projected points, week by week

Remaining schedule difficulty

Floor, projection, and ceiling

Can you count on them?

Every 2026 week against its projection

Boom, bust, or about right

What the market says

Value over the last 90 days

Real trades

Player	Week	Opponent	Multiplier	Read
Jalen Coker	8	GB	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	9	DEN	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	10	NO	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	11	BAL	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	12	TB	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	13	MIN	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	14	NO	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	15	CIN	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	16	PIT	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	17	SEA	1.00	Neutral
Jalen Coker	18	ATL	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	8	IND	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	9	BAL	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	10	TEN	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	11	NYG	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	12	TEN	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	13	CHI	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	14	PIT	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	15	HOU	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	16	DAL	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	17	WAS	1.00	Neutral
Parker Washington	18	IND	1.00	Neutral

Who Should I Start in Fantasy Football? The Beacon Breakdown Start/Sit Tool

Who should I start in Week 8?

Players in this comparison

Jalen Coker

Parker Washington

Jalen Coker

Confidence

Answer this for your actual team

What are you trying to decide?

Slight Edge: Parker Washington

Composite score by player

This week's toughest start/sit calls

Jameson Williams or Denzel Boston?

How the Beacon Breakdown start/sit verdict is calculated

Step 1: The projection

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Step 2: The matchup

Step 3: The reliability discount

Step 4: The confidence figure

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Who should I start at quarterback?

Closest calls at quarterback this week

Who should I start at running back?

Who should I start at wide receiver?

Who should I start at tight end?

Who should I start in the flex?

Who should I start at defense and kicker?

How do I decide who to start in fantasy football?

Start/sit questions, answered

Can I compare more than two players?

Does it work for my league's scoring?

What does the confidence figure mean?

How often is it updated?

Is it free?

Why does the verdict differ from my rankings?

Should I start a running back or a wide receiver in my flex?

Set your whole lineup, not just one call

Closest calls at running back this week

Closest calls at wide receiver this week

Closest calls at tight end this week

Closest calls at defense and kicker this week

Jalen Coker

Parker Washington

Jalen Coker

Confidence

Answer this for your actual team

What are you trying to decide?

Slight Edge: Parker Washington

Composite score by player

Parker Washington

Why

Where the edge comes from

Category comparison

Quick Takeaways

Slight Edge: Parker Washington

Composite score by player

Where the edge comes from

Category comparison

Quick Takeaways

Slight Edge: Parker Washington

Composite score by player

Where the edge comes from

Category comparison

Quick Takeaways

What is left to come

Projected points, week by week

Remaining schedule difficulty

Floor, projection, and ceiling

Can you count on them?