FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 82026 ยท Standard ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Adam Trautman or Dawson Knox this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dawson Knox

+1.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Dawson Knox over Adam Trautman for Week 8 Standard: 2.0 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Dawson Knox: 0.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Dawson Knox
Why this pick?

Dawson Knox

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.3
Sleeper2.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Dawson Knox faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points.

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%.

Dawson Knox projects for 2.0 points in standard scoring, 1.3 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, 7:43 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

More Week 8 decisions

Still deciding on Dawson Knox?

TE ยท Week 8Dawson Knox or Brock Bowers?2.0 vs 11.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Dawson Knox or Erick All Jr.?2.0 vs 2.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Dawson Knox or Matt Hibner?2.0 vs 2.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Dawson Knox or George Kittle?2.0 vs 2.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

TE ยท Week 8Brock Bowers or Trey McBride?11.1 vs 10.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Trey McBride or Sam LaPorta?10.7 vs 8.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam LaPorta or Dallas Goedert?8.2 vs 7.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Dallas Goedert or Tyler Warren?7.1 vs 7.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Tyler Warren or T.J. Hockenson?7.0 vs 6.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8T.J. Hockenson or Hunter Henry?6.9 vs 6.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 8