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Should I start Malik Willis or Tyler Huntley this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Malik Willis

+10.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Malik Willis over Tyler Huntley for Week 8 Standard: 13.0 projected points versus 3.0.

  • Malik Willis: 10.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NE.
  • Tyler Huntley: 13.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Malik Willis
Why this pick?

Malik Willis

Fortified13.0
ESPN13.4
Sleeper13.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Malik Willis faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Tyler Huntley

Fortified3.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Huntley faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Malik Willis projects for 13.0 points in standard scoring, 10.0 more than Tyler Huntley. 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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