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Should I start AJ Dillon or Josh Downs this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+3.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Josh Downs over AJ Dillon for Week 8 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 2.2.

  • AJ Dillon: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against GB.
  • Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Josh Downs
Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.3
Sleeper6.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Downs faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

AJ Dillon

Fortified2.2
ESPN2.5
Sleeper1.6
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Josh Downs projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 3.5 more than AJ Dillon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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