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Should I start AJ Dillon or Kenyon Sadiq this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenyon Sadiq

+1.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kenyon Sadiq over AJ Dillon for Week 8 Standard: 3.5 projected points versus 2.2.

  • AJ Dillon: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against GB.
  • Kenyon Sadiq: -0.2 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kenyon Sadiq
Why this pick?

Kenyon Sadiq

Fortified3.5
ESPN3.2
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenyon Sadiq faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: -0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

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%.

Kenyon Sadiq projects for 3.5 points in standard scoring, 1.3 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, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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