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Should I start Antonio Williams or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Rico Dowdle

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Rico Dowdle over Antonio Williams for Week 8 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 4.9.

  • Antonio Williams: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Rico Dowdle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Rico Dowdle
Why this pick?

Rico Dowdle

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.7
Sleeper6.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

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%.

Rico Dowdle projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Antonio Williams. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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