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Should I start AJ Barner or Darren Waller this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: AJ Barner

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start AJ Barner over Darren Waller for Week 8 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 3.7.

  • AJ Barner: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

AJ Barner
Why this pick?

AJ Barner

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

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

Darren Waller

Fortified3.7
ESPN3.5
Sleeper4.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Darren Waller faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

AJ Barner projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Darren Waller. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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