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Should I start Caleb Williams or Fernando Mendoza this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Caleb Williams

+14.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Caleb Williams over Fernando Mendoza for Week 8 Standard: 14.7 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Caleb Williams: 16.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Fernando Mendoza: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Caleb Williams
Why this pick?

Caleb Williams

Fortified14.7
ESPN15.8
Sleeper15.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Caleb Williams faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Fernando Mendoza

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Fernando Mendoza faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points.

Caleb Williams projects for 14.7 points in standard scoring, 14.3 more than Fernando Mendoza. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:55 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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