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Should I start Ashton Dulin or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+2.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ted Hurst III over Ashton Dulin for Week 8 Standard: 4.1 projected points versus 1.3.

  • Ashton Dulin: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against JAC.
  • Ted Hurst III: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified4.1
ESPN5.4
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.2 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%.

Ted Hurst III projects for 4.1 points in standard scoring, 2.8 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, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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