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Should I start Adam Trautman or Bhayshul Tuten this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bhayshul Tuten

+12.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Bhayshul Tuten over Adam Trautman for Week 8 Standard: 13.3 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Bhayshul Tuten: 13.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Bhayshul Tuten
Why this pick?

Bhayshul Tuten

Fortified13.3
ESPN12.9
Sleeper12.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Bhayshul Tuten faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Adam Trautman

Fortified0.7
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Adam Trautman faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Bhayshul Tuten projects for 13.3 points in standard scoring, 12.5 more than Adam Trautman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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