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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Jelani Woods this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Jelani Woods

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jelani Woods over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 Standard: 0.6 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Jelani Woods: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jelani Woods
Why this pick?

Jelani Woods

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jelani Woods faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Jaydn Ott

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Jelani Woods projects for 0.6 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Jaydn Ott. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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