FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 82026 ยท Standard ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Antonio Williams or Riley Nowakowski this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Antonio Williams

+4.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Antonio Williams over Riley Nowakowski for Week 8 Standard: 4.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Antonio Williams: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Riley Nowakowski: 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Antonio Williams
Why this pick?

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%.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Riley Nowakowski faces CLE in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Antonio Williams projects for 4.9 points in standard scoring, 4.9 more than Riley Nowakowski. 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.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

More Week 8 decisions

Still deciding on Antonio Williams?

WR ยท Week 8Antonio Williams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?4.9 vs 16.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
WR ยท Week 8Antonio Williams or Rashod Bateman?4.9 vs 4.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
WR ยท Week 8Antonio Williams or Dontayvion Wicks?4.9 vs 4.8 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
WR ยท Week 8Antonio Williams or KC Concepcion Jr.?4.9 vs 4.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

RB ยท Week 8Kenneth Walker III or Derrick Henry?20.9 vs 18.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Derrick Henry or Jahmyr Gibbs?18.1 vs 17.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Jahmyr Gibbs or Kyren Williams?17.9 vs 17.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Kyren Williams or Javonte Williams?17.0 vs 16.5 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Javonte Williams or Chuba Hubbard?16.5 vs 16.4 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Chuba Hubbard or James Cook III?16.4 vs 16.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 8