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Should I start Michael Wilson or Tee Higgins this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tee Higgins

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tee Higgins over Michael Wilson for Week 8 Standard: 10.5 projected points versus 9.7.

  • Michael Wilson: 5.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Tee Higgins: 8.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tee Higgins
Why this pick?

Tee Higgins

Fortified10.5
ESPN9.4
Sleeper11.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tee Higgins faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.9 fantasy points.

Michael Wilson

Fortified9.7
ESPN9.1
Sleeper10.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Wilson faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Tee Higgins projects for 10.5 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Michael Wilson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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