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Should I start Chris Olave or Joshua Palmer this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

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

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

  • Chris Olave: 8.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Joshua Palmer: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Joshua Palmer
Why this pick?

Joshua Palmer

Fortified2.3
ESPN1.8
Sleeper1.8
FantasyPros2.8

Joshua Palmer faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

Chris Olave

Fortified1.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 8.8 fantasy points.

Chris Olave 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 25, 2026, 8:57 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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