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Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Christian McCaffrey has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Christian McCaffrey has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Ashton Jeanty: 10.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Christian McCaffrey: 16.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Ashton Jeanty
Why this pick?

Ashton Jeanty

Fortified13.2
ESPN12.9
Sleeper13.0
FantasyPros—

Ashton Jeanty faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points.

Christian McCaffrey

Fortified3.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points.

Christian McCaffrey has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

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

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