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Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Luke Schoonmaker this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Harold Fannin Jr.

+4.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Harold Fannin Jr. over Luke Schoonmaker for Week 8 Standard: 5.3 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Harold Fannin Jr.: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Luke Schoonmaker: 0.3 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Harold Fannin Jr.
Why this pick?

Harold Fannin Jr.

Fortified5.3
ESPN4.3
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Harold Fannin Jr. faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.

Luke Schoonmaker

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Luke Schoonmaker faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Harold Fannin Jr. projects for 5.3 points in standard scoring, 4.7 more than Luke Schoonmaker. 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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