
Should I start AJ Dillon or Christian McCaffrey this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Christian McCaffrey has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Christian McCaffrey has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- AJ Dillon: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against GB.
- Christian McCaffrey: 16.3 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

3.4FF projected
↑ +3.4 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
THE ALTERNATIVE

AJ Dillon
RB · CARStats & schedule ›2.2FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
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Why this pick?
Christian McCaffrey
Fortified3.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points.
AJ Dillon
Fortified2.2
ESPN2.5
Sleeper1.6
FantasyPros—
AJ Dillon faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.
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