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Should I start Charlie Jones or Chris Brooks this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Charlie Jones has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Charlie Jones has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Charlie Jones: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Chris Brooks: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated · Standard

Chris Brooks
Why this pick?

Chris Brooks

Fortified0.7
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Chris Brooks faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Charlie Jones

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Charlie Jones has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

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

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