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Should I start Bo Nix or Drake Maye this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Drake Maye

+11.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Drake Maye over Bo Nix for Week 8 Standard: 23.3 projected points versus 11.7.

  • Bo Nix: 8.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Drake Maye: 29.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Drake Maye
Why this pick?

Drake Maye

Fortified23.3
ESPN22.0
Sleeper21.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Drake Maye faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 29.8 fantasy points.

Bo Nix

Fortified11.7
ESPN12.4
Sleeper14.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Bo Nix faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Drake Maye projects for 23.3 points in standard scoring, 11.5 more than Bo Nix. 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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