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Should I start Blake Bortles or Tyson Bagent this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tyson Bagent

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyson Bagent over Blake Bortles for Week 8 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Blake Bortles: BYE.
  • Tyson Bagent: 5.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyson Bagent
Why this pick?

Tyson Bagent

Fortified0.9
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyson Bagent faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Blake Bortles

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

BYE

Blake Bortles is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Tyson Bagent has a scheduled game and projects for 0.9 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:21 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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