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Should I start Max Bredeson or Mike Washington Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Washington Jr.

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Mike Washington Jr. over Max Bredeson for Week 8 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Mike Washington Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Mike Washington Jr.
Why this pick?

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.0
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Washington Jr. faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Max Bredeson

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Max Bredeson faces DET in Week 8.

Mike Washington Jr. projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Max Bredeson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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