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Should I start Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Allen

+7.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Josh Allen over Matthew Stafford for Week 8 Standard: 23.8 projected points versus 16.4.

  • Josh Allen: 22.4 FP recent scoring average.
  • Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against LAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Josh Allen
Why this pick?

Josh Allen

Fortified23.8
ESPN23.4
Sleeper23.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Allen faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 22.4 fantasy points.

Matthew Stafford

Fortified16.4
ESPN17.8
Sleeper15.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Matthew Stafford faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Josh Allen projects for 23.8 points in standard scoring, 7.4 more than Matthew Stafford. 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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