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Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Dontayvion Wicks this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ashton Jeanty

+8.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ashton Jeanty over Dontayvion Wicks for Week 8 Standard: 13.2 projected points versus 4.8.

  • Ashton Jeanty: 10.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Dontayvion Wicks: 3.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ashton Jeanty
Why this pick?

Ashton Jeanty

Fortified13.2
ESPN12.9
Sleeper13.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Dontayvion Wicks

Fortified4.8
ESPN5.2
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Dontayvion Wicks faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points.

Ashton Jeanty projects for 13.2 points in standard scoring, 8.3 more than Dontayvion Wicks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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