
Should I start Chad Ryland or Riley Patterson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Riley Patterson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Riley Patterson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Chad Ryland: 9.7 FP recent scoring average.
- Riley Patterson: 3.5 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

8.8FF projected
↓ -0.8 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Riley Patterson
K · 7922Stats & schedule ›0.7FF projected
↑ +0.7 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Chad Ryland
Fortified8.8
ESPN9.6
Sleeper7.9
FantasyPros—
Chad Ryland faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points.
Riley Patterson
Fortified0.7
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points.
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