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Should I start Bo Melton or Jalen Royals this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jalen Royals

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jalen Royals over Bo Melton for Week 8 Standard: 2.1 projected points versus 1.2.

  • Bo Melton: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.
  • Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jalen Royals
Why this pick?

Jalen Royals

Fortified2.1
ESPN3.3
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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%.

Jalen Royals projects for 2.1 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than Bo Melton. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

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

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