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Should I start Calvin Ridley or KC Concepcion Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start KC Concepcion Jr.

+2.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start KC Concepcion Jr. over Calvin Ridley for Week 8 Standard: 4.7 projected points versus 2.1.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • KC Concepcion Jr.: 3.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

KC Concepcion Jr.
Why this pick?

KC Concepcion Jr.

Fortified4.7
ESPN4.2
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

KC Concepcion Jr. faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points.

Calvin Ridley

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

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

KC Concepcion Jr. projects for 4.7 points in standard scoring, 2.6 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, 3:51 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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