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Should I start Gunnar Helm or Jonathan Taylor this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jonathan Taylor

+11.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jonathan Taylor over Gunnar Helm for Week 8 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jonathan Taylor: 16.3 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jonathan Taylor
Why this pick?

Jonathan Taylor

Fortified13.5
ESPN12.6
Sleeper16.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonathan Taylor faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 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.

Jonathan Taylor projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 11.1 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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