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Matt Gay
K · LVStats & schedule ›8.4FF projected
↓ -1.6 vs ESPN
at NYJSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Matt Gay or Nick Folk this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Matt Gay
Week 8 · Standard
Matt Gay averaged 3.0 field-goal attempts per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.3 for Nick Folk. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Matt Gay: 8.3 versus 7.7 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
at NYJTHE ALTERNATIVE
Nick Folk
K · ATLStats & schedule ›8.3FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
at TBSun 1:00 PM ET
Matt Gay
FF8.4 FP
Boosted Trees6.7 FP
Monte Carlo10.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 8.3 FP.
- The NYJ defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 field-goal attempts per game.
Nick Folk
FF8.3 FP
Boosted Trees7.8 FP
Monte Carlo8.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 7.7 FP.
- The TB defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 7.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 field-goal attempts per game.
Matt Gay
Fortified8.4
ESPN10.0
Sleeper8.6
FantasyPros7.7
Matt Gay faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
Nick Folk
Fortified8.3
ESPN8.2
Sleeper7.6
FantasyPros7.5
Nick Folk faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.
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