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Should I start ARI D/ST or PHI D/ST this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start PHI D/ST

+1.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start PHI D/ST over ARI D/ST for Week 8 Standard: 4.2 projected points versus 2.4.

  • ARI D/ST: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • PHI D/ST: 1.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

PHI D/ST
Why this pick?

PHI D/ST

Fortified4.2
ESPN4.4
Sleeper5.7
FantasyProsโ€”

PHI D/ST faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.

ARI D/ST

Fortified2.4
ESPN3.3
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

ARI D/ST faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

PHI D/ST projects for 4.2 points in standard scoring, 1.9 more than ARI D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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