
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Dalton Schultz has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Dalton Schultz has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Dalton Schultz: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
- Jonnu Smith: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.
Forecast updated · Standard

PROJECTED LEADER

1.1FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
Thu 8:15 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Dalton Schultz
TE · HOUStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Jonnu Smith
Fortified1.1
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyPros—
Jonnu Smith faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
Dalton Schultz
Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.
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