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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Tre Tucker this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tre Tucker

+5.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tre Tucker over Calvin Ridley for Week 8 Standard: 7.4 projected points versus 2.1.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tre Tucker: 9.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tre Tucker
Why this pick?

Tre Tucker

Fortified7.4
ESPN6.7
Sleeper6.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Tre Tucker faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.9 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.

Tre Tucker projects for 7.4 points in standard scoring, 5.3 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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