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Should I start Jonathan Mingo or KaVontae Turpin this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start KaVontae Turpin

+1.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start KaVontae Turpin over Jonathan Mingo for Week 8 Standard: 1.7 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Jonathan Mingo: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • KaVontae Turpin: 0.1 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

KaVontae Turpin
Why this pick?

KaVontae Turpin

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.7
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

KaVontae Turpin faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Jonathan Mingo

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.7
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jonathan Mingo faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

KaVontae Turpin projects for 1.7 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Jonathan Mingo. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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