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

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+8.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Rashod Bateman for Week 8 Standard: 13.5 projected points versus 4.9.

  • Ja'Marr Chase: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

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.

Rashod Bateman

Fortified4.9
ESPN5.1
Sleeper3.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 13.5 points in standard scoring, 8.6 more than Rashod Bateman. 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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