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Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Adonai Mitchell

+1.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Adonai Mitchell over Elijah Higgins for Week 8 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 2.7.

  • Adonai Mitchell: 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
  • Elijah Higgins: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Adonai Mitchell
Why this pick?

Adonai Mitchell

Fortified4.3
ESPN5.2
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Adonai Mitchell faces LV in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Elijah Higgins

Fortified2.7
ESPN2.6
Sleeper1.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.

Adonai Mitchell projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 1.6 more than Elijah Higgins. 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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