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AJ Barner
TE · SEAStats & schedule ›4.3FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs CHIMon 8:15 PM ET
Should I start AJ Barner or Efton Chism III this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start AJ Barner
Week 8 · Standard
AJ Barner averaged 4.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.7 for Efton Chism III. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. AJ Barner receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -8.75%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs CHITHE ALTERNATIVE
Efton Chism III
WR · NEStats & schedule ›4.3FF projected
↓ -1.4 vs ESPN
at MIASun 4:25 PM ET
AJ Barner
FF4.3 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.6 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.0 targets per game.
Efton Chism III
FF4.3 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.4 FP.
- The MIA defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.7 targets per game.
AJ Barner
Fortified4.3
ESPN4.9
Sleeper5.2
FantasyPros—
AJ Barner faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.
Efton Chism III
Fortified4.3
ESPN5.7
Sleeper3.5
FantasyPros—
Efton Chism III faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
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