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Should I start Jackson Hawes or Jerry Jeudy this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jerry Jeudy

+2.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jerry Jeudy over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 Standard: 2.6 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jerry Jeudy: 4.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jerry Jeudy
Why this pick?

Jerry Jeudy

Fortified2.6
ESPN3.0
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jerry Jeudy faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points.

Jackson Hawes

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Jackson Hawes faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Jerry Jeudy projects for 2.6 points in standard scoring, 2.2 more than Jackson Hawes. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:51 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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