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Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Jalen Royals this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ashton Jeanty

+11.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ashton Jeanty over Jalen Royals for Week 8 Standard: 13.2 projected points versus 2.1.

  • Ashton Jeanty: 10.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

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.

Jalen Royals

Fortified2.1
ESPN3.3
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Ashton Jeanty projects for 13.2 points in standard scoring, 11.0 more than Jalen Royals. 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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