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Should I start Brady Russell or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Brady Russell: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Brady Russell: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against CHI.
  • Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Why this pick?

Brady Russell

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brady Russell faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper4.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Brady Russell: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:51 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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