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Should I start Saquon Barkley or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Saquon Barkley: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 28% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:25 AM ET). Velus Jones Jr.: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

  • Saquon Barkley: 15.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against WAS.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 1.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Why this pick?

Saquon Barkley

Fortified11.5
ESPN11.7
Sleeper11.0

Saquon Barkley faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%. Saquon Barkley is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 28% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:25 AM ET).

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0

Velus Jones Jr. faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. Velus Jones Jr. is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff.

Saquon Barkley: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 28% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:25 AM ET). Velus Jones Jr.: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros projections are temporarily unavailable; they are excluded from this comparison.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:35 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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