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Should I start Antonio Williams or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Antonio Williams

+4.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Antonio Williams over Zavion Thomas for Week 8 Standard: 4.9 projected points versus 0.8.

  • Antonio Williams: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Zavion Thomas: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

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%.

Zavion Thomas

Fortified0.8
ESPN0.8
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Zavion Thomas faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Antonio Williams projects for 4.9 points in standard scoring, 4.1 more than Zavion Thomas. 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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