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Should I start Malik Washington or Rico Dowdle this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Malik Washington

+0.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Malik Washington over Rico Dowdle for Week 8 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 5.7.

  • Malik Washington: 6.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rico Dowdle: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Malik Washington
Why this pick?

Malik Washington

Fortified6.3
ESPN6.6
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Malik Washington faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.

Rico Dowdle

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.7
Sleeper6.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Malik Washington projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 0.6 more than Rico Dowdle. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

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

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