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Should I start Michael Carter or Ryan Flournoy this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ryan Flournoy

+6.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ryan Flournoy over Michael Carter for Week 8 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Michael Carter: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ryan Flournoy: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ryan Flournoy
Why this pick?

Ryan Flournoy

Fortified6.3
ESPN5.9
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ryan Flournoy faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Michael Carter

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

Michael Carter faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Ryan Flournoy projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 6.3 more than Michael Carter. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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