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Should I start DJ Herman or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jonnu Smith

+0.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jonnu Smith over DJ Herman for Week 8 Standard: 1.1 projected points versus 0.6.

  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jonnu Smith: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jonnu Smith
Why this pick?

Jonnu Smith

Fortified1.1
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.6
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Jonnu Smith projects for 1.1 points in standard scoring, 0.5 more than DJ Herman. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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