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Should I start Dallas Goedert or Mitchell Evans this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dallas Goedert

+6.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Dallas Goedert over Mitchell Evans for Week 8 Standard: 7.1 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Dallas Goedert: 5.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.
  • Mitchell Evans: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Dallas Goedert
Why this pick?

Dallas Goedert

Fortified7.1
ESPN5.4
Sleeper7.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Dallas Goedert faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Mitchell Evans

Fortified1.0
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Mitchell Evans faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Dallas Goedert projects for 7.1 points in standard scoring, 6.2 more than Mitchell Evans. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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