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Should I start Ben Skowronek or Jeshaun Jones this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ben Skowronek

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ben Skowronek over Jeshaun Jones for Week 8 Standard: 1.2 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Ben Skowronek: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jeshaun Jones: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ben Skowronek
Why this pick?

Ben Skowronek

Fortified1.2
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Ben Skowronek faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Jeshaun Jones

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jeshaun Jones faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Ben Skowronek projects for 1.2 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Jeshaun Jones. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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