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Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Jaylen Wright this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dontayvion Wicks

+1.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Dontayvion Wicks over Jaylen Wright for Week 8 Standard: 4.8 projected points versus 3.2.

  • Dontayvion Wicks: 3.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jaylen Wright: 0.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Dontayvion Wicks
Why this pick?

Dontayvion Wicks

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

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

Jaylen Wright

Fortified3.2
ESPN4.1
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Wright faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points.

Dontayvion Wicks projects for 4.8 points in standard scoring, 1.7 more than Jaylen Wright. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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