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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: John Metchie III

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start John Metchie III over Ray Davis for Week 8 Standard: 2.0 projected points versus 1.1.

  • John Metchie III: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ray Davis: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

John Metchie III
Why this pick?

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.

Ray Davis

Fortified1.1
ESPN1.4
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

John Metchie III projects for 2.0 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than Ray Davis. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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