Should I start Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Check availability before choosing

Lamar Jackson: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 60% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:08 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Joe Burrow: 26.7 FP recent scoring average.
Lamar Jackson: 6.25% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:14 AM ET · Standard

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Joe Burrow

QB · CINStats & schedule

22.1FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Lamar Jackson

QB · BALStats & schedule

22.6FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Joe Burrow

Fortified22.1

ESPN22.1

Sleeper20.8

Joe Burrow faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 26.7 fantasy points.

Lamar Jackson

Fortified22.6

ESPN22.1

Sleeper19.9

Lamar Jackson faces BUF in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. Lamar Jackson is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 60% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:08 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:14 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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