Should I start E.J. Jenkins or Payne Durham this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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E.J. Jenkins: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
Payne Durham: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:35 AM ET · Standard

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E.J. Jenkins

TE · ATLStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Payne Durham

TE · TBStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

E.J. Jenkins

Fortified0.4

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.6

E.J. Jenkins faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Payne Durham

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros0.4

Payne Durham faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

E.J. Jenkins: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 1:07 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:35 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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