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Should I start Corey Kiner or Darnell Washington this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darnell Washington

+1.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Darnell Washington over Corey Kiner for Week 8 Standard: 4.6 projected points versus 3.3.

  • Corey Kiner: 3.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
  • Darnell Washington: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Darnell Washington
Why this pick?

Darnell Washington

Fortified4.6
ESPN5.0
Sleeper3.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Darnell Washington faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

Corey Kiner

Fortified3.3
ESPN2.1
Sleeper4.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Corey Kiner faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Darnell Washington projects for 4.6 points in standard scoring, 1.4 more than Corey Kiner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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