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Should I start Adam Trautman or Denzel Boston this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Denzel Boston

+7.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Denzel Boston over Adam Trautman for Week 8 Standard: 7.8 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Denzel Boston: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Denzel Boston
Why this pick?

Denzel Boston

Fortified7.8
ESPN7.7
Sleeper7.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Denzel Boston faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 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%.

Denzel Boston projects for 7.8 points in standard scoring, 7.1 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, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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