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Should I start AJ Barner or Parker Washington this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Parker Washington

+7.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Parker Washington over AJ Barner for Week 8 Standard: 12.1 projected points versus 4.3.

  • AJ Barner: 1.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Parker Washington: 10.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Parker Washington
Why this pick?

Parker Washington

Fortified12.1
ESPN12.3
Sleeper11.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Parker Washington faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.6 fantasy points.

AJ Barner

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

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

Parker Washington projects for 12.1 points in standard scoring, 7.8 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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