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Should I start Antonio Williams or Jakobi Meyers this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jakobi Meyers

+2.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jakobi Meyers over Antonio Williams for Week 8 Standard: 7.2 projected points versus 4.9.

  • Antonio Williams: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Jakobi Meyers: 5.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jakobi Meyers
Why this pick?

Jakobi Meyers

Fortified7.2
ESPN7.8
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Jakobi Meyers faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.1 fantasy points.

Antonio Williams

Fortified4.9
ESPN5.1
Sleeper4.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Antonio Williams faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Jakobi Meyers projects for 7.2 points in standard scoring, 2.3 more than Antonio Williams. 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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