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Should I start John Metchie III or Quinshon Judkins this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Quinshon Judkins

+6.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Quinshon Judkins over John Metchie III for Week 8 Standard: 8.6 projected points versus 2.0.

  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Quinshon Judkins: 10.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Quinshon Judkins
Why this pick?

Quinshon Judkins

Fortified8.6
ESPN8.8
Sleeper8.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Quinshon Judkins faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.3 fantasy points.

John Metchie III

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.9
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

John Metchie III faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

Quinshon Judkins projects for 8.6 points in standard scoring, 6.6 more than John Metchie III. 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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