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Should I start Connor Heyward or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+5.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Xavier Worthy over Connor Heyward for Week 8 Standard: 5.8 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Connor Heyward: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Xavier Worthy: 7.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Xavier Worthy
Why this pick?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified5.8
ESPN5.8
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Worthy faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Connor Heyward faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Xavier Worthy projects for 5.8 points in standard scoring, 5.4 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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