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Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Kyren Williams this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyren Williams

+12.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyren Williams over Adonai Mitchell for Week 8 Standard: 17.0 projected points versus 4.3.

  • Adonai Mitchell: 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
  • Kyren Williams: 15.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kyren Williams
Why this pick?

Kyren Williams

Fortified17.0
ESPN15.7
Sleeper16.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyren Williams faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

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%.

Kyren Williams projects for 17.0 points in standard scoring, 12.6 more than Adonai Mitchell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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