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Should I start Caleb Williams or Kirk Cousins this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kirk Cousins

+1.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kirk Cousins over Caleb Williams for Week 8 Standard: 16.5 projected points versus 14.7.

  • Caleb Williams: 16.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Kirk Cousins: 18.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kirk Cousins
Why this pick?

Kirk Cousins

Fortified16.5
ESPN15.5
Sleeper17.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Kirk Cousins faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.3 fantasy points.

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%.

Kirk Cousins projects for 16.5 points in standard scoring, 1.8 more than Caleb Williams. 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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