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Should I start Jaydn Ott or KeAndre Lambert-Smith this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: KeAndre Lambert-Smith

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start KeAndre Lambert-Smith over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 Standard: 0.7 projected points versus 0.1.

  • KeAndre Lambert-Smith: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Why this pick?

KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Fortified0.7
ESPN0.4
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

KeAndre Lambert-Smith faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Jaydn Ott

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

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith projects for 0.7 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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