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Should I start Dohnte Meyers or Tyjae Spears this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyjae Spears

+1.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyjae Spears over Dohnte Meyers for Week 8 Standard: 3.9 projected points versus 2.7.

  • Dohnte Meyers: 4.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyjae Spears: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyjae Spears
Why this pick?

Tyjae Spears

Fortified3.9
ESPN4.4
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyjae Spears faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points.

Dohnte Meyers

Fortified2.7
ESPN3.5
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Dohnte Meyers faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points.

Tyjae Spears projects for 3.9 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Dohnte Meyers. 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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