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Should I start Jackson Hawes or Tyler Goodson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Goodson

+2.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyler Goodson over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 Standard: 2.6 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyler Goodson: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyler Goodson
Why this pick?

Tyler Goodson

Fortified2.6
ESPN3.1
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Goodson faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 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.

Tyler Goodson 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, 5:55 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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