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Should I start Bauer Sharp or Kalif Raymond this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kalif Raymond

+2.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kalif Raymond over Bauer Sharp for Week 8 Standard: 2.5 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Bauer Sharp: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kalif Raymond: 0.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kalif Raymond
Why this pick?

Kalif Raymond

Fortified2.5
ESPN2.4
Sleeper3.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Kalif Raymond faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Bauer Sharp

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

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

Kalif Raymond projects for 2.5 points in standard scoring, 2.3 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, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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