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Should I start Michael Carter or Will Shipley this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Will Shipley

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Will Shipley over Michael Carter for Week 8 Standard: 0.9 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Michael Carter: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Will Shipley: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Will Shipley
Why this pick?

Will Shipley

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Shipley faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Michael Carter

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

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

Will Shipley projects for 0.9 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than Michael Carter. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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