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Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Jalen Coker this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Coker

+5.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jalen Coker over Dontayvion Wicks for Week 8 Standard: 10.3 projected points versus 4.8.

  • Dontayvion Wicks: 3.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jalen Coker: 9.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jalen Coker
Why this pick?

Jalen Coker

Fortified10.3
ESPN9.7
Sleeper10.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Coker faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points.

Dontayvion Wicks

Fortified4.8
ESPN5.2
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Dontayvion Wicks faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points.

Jalen Coker projects for 10.3 points in standard scoring, 5.5 more than Dontayvion Wicks. 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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