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Should I start Gunnar Helm or Jake Ferguson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jake Ferguson

+1.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jake Ferguson over Gunnar Helm for Week 8 Standard: 4.3 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jake Ferguson: 1.4 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jake Ferguson
Why this pick?

Jake Ferguson

Fortified4.3
ESPN3.6
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Ferguson faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Gunnar Helm

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

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

Jake Ferguson projects for 4.3 points in standard scoring, 1.9 more than Gunnar Helm. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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