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Should I start Bauer Sharp or Colston Loveland this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Colston Loveland

+5.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Colston Loveland over Bauer Sharp for Week 8 Standard: 6.1 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Bauer Sharp: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Colston Loveland: 6.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Colston Loveland
Why this pick?

Colston Loveland

Fortified6.1
ESPN7.3
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Colston Loveland faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Bauer Sharp

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Bauer Sharp faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points.

Colston Loveland projects for 6.1 points in standard scoring, 5.9 more than Bauer Sharp. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:53 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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