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Should I start Brenton Strange or Jordan Mason this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jordan Mason

+1.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jordan Mason over Brenton Strange for Week 8 Standard: 8.2 projected points versus 6.5.

  • Brenton Strange: 6.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jordan Mason
Why this pick?

Jordan Mason

Fortified8.2
ESPN8.7
Sleeper7.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Jordan Mason faces DET in Week 8.

Brenton Strange

Fortified6.5
ESPN6.2
Sleeper6.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Brenton Strange faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.9 fantasy points.

Jordan Mason projects for 8.2 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than Brenton Strange. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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