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Should I start Michael Pittman Jr. or Noah Gray this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Noah Gray

+2.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Noah Gray over Michael Pittman Jr. for Week 8 Standard: 2.2 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Michael Pittman Jr.: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Noah Gray: 3.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Noah Gray
Why this pick?

Noah Gray

Fortified2.2
ESPN2.2
Sleeper2.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Noah Gray faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points.

Michael Pittman Jr.

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Pittman Jr. faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Noah Gray projects for 2.2 points in standard scoring, 2.1 more than Michael Pittman 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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