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Should I start Dalton Kincaid or DeVonta Smith this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DeVonta Smith

+5.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start DeVonta Smith over Dalton Kincaid for Week 8 Standard: 10.2 projected points versus 5.3.

  • Dalton Kincaid: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
  • DeVonta Smith: 13.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

DeVonta Smith
Why this pick?

DeVonta Smith

Fortified10.2
ESPN9.1
Sleeper8.9
FantasyProsโ€”

DeVonta Smith faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.5 fantasy points.

Dalton Kincaid

Fortified5.3
ESPN5.3
Sleeper6.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Dalton Kincaid faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.

DeVonta Smith projects for 10.2 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Dalton Kincaid. 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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