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Should I start Dallen Bentley or Daniel Bellinger this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Daniel Bellinger

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Daniel Bellinger over Dallen Bentley for Week 8 Standard: 1.2 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Dallen Bentley: 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Daniel Bellinger: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Daniel Bellinger
Why this pick?

Daniel Bellinger

Fortified1.2
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Daniel Bellinger faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Dallen Bentley

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Dallen Bentley faces KC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Daniel Bellinger projects for 1.2 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Dallen Bentley. 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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