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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Josh Jacobs this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Jacobs

+10.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Josh Jacobs over Calvin Ridley for Week 8 Standard: 12.5 projected points versus 2.1.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Josh Jacobs: 5% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Josh Jacobs
Why this pick?

Josh Jacobs

Fortified12.5
ESPN10.7
Sleeper13.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Jacobs faces CAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Calvin Ridley

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

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

Josh Jacobs projects for 12.5 points in standard scoring, 10.4 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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