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Should I start Davis Allen or Josh Whyle this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Davis Allen

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Davis Allen over Josh Whyle for Week 8 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Davis Allen: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Josh Whyle: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Davis Allen
Why this pick?

Davis Allen

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.1
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Davis Allen faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Josh Whyle

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Whyle faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Davis Allen projects for 0.9 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Josh Whyle. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:43 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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