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Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Kalel Mullings this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+5.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jaylen Waddle over Kalel Mullings for Week 8 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Jaylen Waddle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Kalel Mullings: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jaylen Waddle
Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.5
Sleeper7.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Waddle faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Kalel Mullings

Fortified0.2
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Kalel Mullings faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Jaylen Waddle projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 5.5 more than Kalel Mullings. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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