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Should I start Michael Penix Jr. or Tanner McKee this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tanner McKee over Michael Penix Jr. for Week 8 Standard: 15.0 projected points versus 13.9.

  • Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TB.
  • Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tanner McKee
Why this pick?

Tanner McKee

Fortified15.0
ESPN12.9
Sleeper15.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tanner McKee faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified13.9
ESPN13.7
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Penix Jr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Tanner McKee projects for 15.0 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Michael Penix Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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