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Should I start Johnny Mundt or Joshua Palmer this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Joshua Palmer

+1.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Joshua Palmer over Johnny Mundt for Week 8 Standard: 1.8 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Johnny Mundt: 0.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.
  • Joshua Palmer: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Joshua Palmer
Why this pick?

Joshua Palmer

Fortified1.8
ESPN1.8
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Joshua Palmer faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

Johnny Mundt

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Johnny Mundt faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Joshua Palmer projects for 1.8 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than Johnny Mundt. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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