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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Darren Waller this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darren Waller

+1.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Darren Waller over Calvin Ridley for Week 8 Standard: 3.7 projected points versus 2.1.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Darren Waller: 1.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Darren Waller
Why this pick?

Darren Waller

Fortified3.7
ESPN3.5
Sleeper4.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Darren Waller faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Calvin Ridley

Fortified2.1
ESPN2.4
Sleeper1.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Darren Waller projects for 3.7 points in standard scoring, 1.6 more than Calvin Ridley. 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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