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Should I start Drew Sample or Seth McGowan this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Seth McGowan

+0.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Seth McGowan over Drew Sample for Week 8 Standard: 2.0 projected points versus 1.5.

  • Drew Sample: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Seth McGowan
Why this pick?

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.1
Sleeper2.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Drew Sample

Fortified1.5
ESPN1.4
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Drew Sample faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Seth McGowan projects for 2.0 points in standard scoring, 0.5 more than Drew Sample. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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