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Should I start Carsen Ryan or Josh Downs this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Carsen Ryan: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Carsen Ryan: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • Carsen Ryan: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Josh Downs: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Why this pick?

Carsen Ryan

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Carsen Ryan faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Josh Downs

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.3
Sleeper6.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Downs faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Carsen Ryan: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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