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Should I start Antonio Williams or Khalil Shakir this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Khalil Shakir

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Khalil Shakir over Antonio Williams for Week 8 Standard: 6.0 projected points versus 4.9.

  • Antonio Williams: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Khalil Shakir: 7.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Khalil Shakir
Why this pick?

Khalil Shakir

Fortified6.0
ESPN5.8
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Khalil Shakir faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.9 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%.

Khalil Shakir projects for 6.0 points in standard scoring, 1.0 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, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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