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Should I start Jonah Coleman or Kimani Vidal this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kimani Vidal

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kimani Vidal over Jonah Coleman for Week 8 Standard: 6.2 projected points versus 1.7.

  • Jonah Coleman: 5% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Kimani Vidal: 8.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kimani Vidal
Why this pick?

Kimani Vidal

Fortified6.2
ESPN6.4
Sleeper4.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Kimani Vidal faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.4 fantasy points.

Jonah Coleman

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.3
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonah Coleman faces KC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Kimani Vidal projects for 6.2 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Jonah Coleman. 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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