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Should I start Jackson Hawes or Roman Wilson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Roman Wilson

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Roman Wilson over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 Standard: 1.4 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Roman Wilson: 6.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Roman Wilson
Why this pick?

Roman Wilson

Fortified1.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Roman Wilson faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.7 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.

Roman Wilson projects for 1.4 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Jackson Hawes. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:53 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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