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Should I start Dyami Brown or Efton Chism III this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Efton Chism III

+1.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Efton Chism III over Dyami Brown for Week 8 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 2.6.

  • Dyami Brown: 2.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Efton Chism III: 5.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Efton Chism III
Why this pick?

Efton Chism III

Fortified4.3
ESPN5.7
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Efton Chism III faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Dyami Brown

Fortified2.6
ESPN3.6
Sleeper1.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Dyami Brown faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Efton Chism III projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 1.6 more than Dyami Brown. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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