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Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Dylan Laube this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CeeDee Lamb

+13.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start CeeDee Lamb over Dylan Laube for Week 8 Standard: 14.6 projected points versus 1.1.

  • CeeDee Lamb: 10.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Dylan Laube: 2.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

CeeDee Lamb
Why this pick?

CeeDee Lamb

Fortified14.6
ESPN12.6
Sleeper13.7
FantasyProsโ€”

CeeDee Lamb faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Dylan Laube

Fortified1.1
ESPN1.3
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Dylan Laube faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points.

CeeDee Lamb projects for 14.6 points in standard scoring, 13.5 more than Dylan Laube. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:53 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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