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

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Warren

+12.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jaylen Warren over Kalel Mullings for Week 8 Standard: 12.8 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Jaylen Warren: 17.1 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Kalel Mullings: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jaylen Warren
Why this pick?

Jaylen Warren

Fortified12.8
ESPN13.0
Sleeper12.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Warren faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Kalel Mullings

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

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

Jaylen Warren projects for 12.8 points in standard scoring, 12.7 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, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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