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Should I start Dallen Bentley or Trey McBride this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+10.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Trey McBride over Dallen Bentley for Week 8 Standard: 10.7 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Dallen Bentley: 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Trey McBride: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Trey McBride
Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified10.7
ESPN10.1
Sleeper11.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Trey McBride faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 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%.

Trey McBride projects for 10.7 points in standard scoring, 10.5 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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