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Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Mark Andrews this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+8.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Mark Andrews for Week 8 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 5.3.

  • Ja'Marr Chase: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Mark Andrews: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ja'Marr Chase
Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified13.5
ESPN14.4
Sleeper13.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Ja'Marr Chase faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews

Fortified5.3
ESPN5.6
Sleeper5.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Mark Andrews faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 8.2 more than Mark Andrews. 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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