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Should I start Gunnar Helm or Laquon Treadwell this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Laquon Treadwell

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Laquon Treadwell over Gunnar Helm for Week 8 Standard: 3.3 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Laquon Treadwell: 3.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Laquon Treadwell
Why this pick?

Laquon Treadwell

Fortified3.3
ESPN4.0
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Laquon Treadwell faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Gunnar Helm

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

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

Laquon Treadwell 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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