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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Tim Patrick this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tim Patrick

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tim Patrick over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Tim Patrick: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tim Patrick
Why this pick?

Tim Patrick

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tim Patrick faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Jaydn Ott

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

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Tim Patrick projects for 0.9 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Jaydn Ott. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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