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Should I start Charlie Jones or Will Shipley 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.
  • Will Shipley: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against WAS.

Forecast updated · Standard

Will Shipley
Why this pick?

Will Shipley

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Will Shipley faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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, 3:51 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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