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Should I start Ashton Dulin or Carnell Tate this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Carnell Tate

+6.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Carnell Tate over Ashton Dulin for Week 8 Standard: 7.7 projected points versus 1.3.

  • Ashton Dulin: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against JAC.
  • Carnell Tate: 8.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Carnell Tate
Why this pick?

Carnell Tate

Fortified7.7
ESPN6.8
Sleeper8.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Carnell Tate faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Ashton Dulin

Fortified1.3
ESPN1.3
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Ashton Dulin faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Carnell Tate projects for 7.7 points in standard scoring, 6.5 more than Ashton Dulin. 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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