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Should I start Greg Dulcich or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Greg Dulcich

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Greg Dulcich over Gunnar Helm for Week 8 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Greg Dulcich: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Greg Dulcich
Why this pick?

Greg Dulcich

Fortified3.3
ESPN3.4
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Greg Dulcich faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Gunnar Helm

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.2
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Gunnar Helm faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Greg Dulcich projects for 3.3 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than Gunnar Helm. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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