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Should I start Blake Whiteheart or Treylon Burks this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Treylon Burks

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Treylon Burks over Blake Whiteheart for Week 8 Standard: 5.4 projected points versus 0.9.

  • Blake Whiteheart: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Treylon Burks: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Treylon Burks
Why this pick?

Treylon Burks

Fortified5.4
ESPN6.5
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Treylon Burks faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Blake Whiteheart

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.6
Sleeper1.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Blake Whiteheart faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Treylon Burks projects for 5.4 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Blake Whiteheart. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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