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JAC D/ST
DST · JACStats & schedule ›5.9FF projected
↓ -0.7 vs ESPN
vs INDSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start JAC D/ST or NE D/ST this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start JAC D/ST
Week 8 · Standard
The available paired forecasts favor JAC D/ST after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs INDTHE ALTERNATIVE
NE D/ST
DST · NEStats & schedule ›6.2FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
at MIASun 4:25 PM ET
JAC D/ST
FF5.9 FP
Boosted Trees7.5 FP
Monte Carlo6.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.0 FP.
- The IND defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 5%.
NE D/ST
FF6.2 FP
Boosted Trees7.9 FP
Monte Carlo5.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 3.3 FP.
- The MIA defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 7.5%.
JAC D/ST
Fortified5.9
ESPN6.7
Sleeper7.0
JAC D/ST faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
NE D/ST
Fortified6.2
ESPN5.8
Sleeper6.8
NE D/ST faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.
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