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Should I start Connor Heyward or Zay Flowers this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+13.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Zay Flowers over Connor Heyward for Week 8 Standard: 13.9 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Connor Heyward: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zay Flowers: 10.4 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Zay Flowers
Why this pick?

Zay Flowers

Fortified13.9
ESPN11.9
Sleeper12.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Zay Flowers faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Connor Heyward

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

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

Zay Flowers projects for 13.9 points in standard scoring, 13.5 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, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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