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Should I start MIA D/ST or TEN D/ST this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start TEN D/ST

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start TEN D/ST over MIA D/ST for Week 8 Standard: 4.0 projected points versus 2.9.

  • MIA D/ST: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • TEN D/ST: 7.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

TEN D/ST
Why this pick?

TEN D/ST

Fortified4.0
ESPN4.3
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

TEN D/ST faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.3 fantasy points.

MIA D/ST

Fortified2.9
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

MIA D/ST faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

TEN D/ST projects for 4.0 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than MIA D/ST. 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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