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Should I start Adam Trautman or Raheim Sanders this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Adam Trautman

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Adam Trautman over Raheim Sanders for Week 8 Standard: 0.7 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Raheim Sanders: 1.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Adam Trautman
Why this pick?

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%.

Raheim Sanders

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Raheim Sanders faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points.

Adam Trautman projects for 0.7 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Raheim Sanders. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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