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Should I start Greg Dulcich or Zach Charbonnet this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zach Charbonnet

+6.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Zach Charbonnet over Greg Dulcich for Week 8 Standard: 9.7 projected points versus 3.3.

  • Greg Dulcich: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
  • Zach Charbonnet: 3.75% matchup reduction against CHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Zach Charbonnet
Why this pick?

Zach Charbonnet

Fortified9.7
ESPN11.9
Sleeper7.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Charbonnet faces CHI in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

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%.

Zach Charbonnet projects for 9.7 points in standard scoring, 6.4 more than Greg Dulcich. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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