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Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+1.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Travis Kelce over Adonai Mitchell for Week 8 Standard: 6.2 projected points versus 4.3.

  • Adonai Mitchell: 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
  • Travis Kelce: 3.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Travis Kelce
Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified6.2
ESPN6.0
Sleeper7.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 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%.

Travis Kelce projects for 6.2 points in standard scoring, 1.9 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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