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Should I start AJ Barner or Colston Loveland this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colston Loveland

+1.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Colston Loveland over AJ Barner for Week 8 Standard: 6.1 projected points versus 4.3.

  • AJ Barner: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Colston Loveland: 6.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Colston Loveland
Why this pick?

Colston Loveland

Fortified6.1
ESPN7.3
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Colston Loveland faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

AJ Barner

Fortified4.3
ESPN4.9
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

AJ Barner faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

Colston Loveland projects for 6.1 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than AJ Barner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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