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Should I start Bo Melton or Bucky Irving this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bucky Irving

+11.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Bucky Irving over Bo Melton for Week 8 Standard: 12.8 projected points versus 1.2.

  • Bo Melton: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.
  • Bucky Irving: 13.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Bucky Irving
Why this pick?

Bucky Irving

Fortified12.8
ESPN12.3
Sleeper12.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Bucky Irving faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.5 fantasy points.

Bo Melton

Fortified1.2
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Bo Melton faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Bucky Irving projects for 12.8 points in standard scoring, 11.7 more than Bo Melton. 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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