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Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Rashid Shaheed this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Rashid Shaheed

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Rashid Shaheed over Adonai Mitchell for Week 8 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 4.3.

  • Adonai Mitchell: 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
  • Rashid Shaheed: 6.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Rashid Shaheed
Why this pick?

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified5.3
ESPN5.7
Sleeper4.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashid Shaheed faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points.

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%.

Rashid Shaheed projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Adonai Mitchell. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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