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Should I start Courtland Sutton or Kyle Pitts Sr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyle Pitts Sr.

+2.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyle Pitts Sr. over Courtland Sutton for Week 8 Standard: 6.8 projected points versus 4.4.

  • Courtland Sutton: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Kyle Pitts Sr.: 11.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kyle Pitts Sr.
Why this pick?

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified6.8
ESPN5.8
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.0 fantasy points.

Courtland Sutton

Fortified4.4
ESPN5.3
Sleeper4.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Courtland Sutton faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 6.8 points in standard scoring, 2.4 more than Courtland Sutton. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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