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Should I start AJ Barner or John Metchie III this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start AJ Barner

+2.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start AJ Barner over John Metchie III for Week 8 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 2.0.

  • AJ Barner: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.

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.

John Metchie III

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.9
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

John Metchie III faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

AJ Barner projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 2.3 more than John Metchie III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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