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Should I start Mike Gesicki or Ryan Flournoy this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Ryan Flournoy

+0.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ryan Flournoy over Mike Gesicki for Week 8 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 5.8.

  • Mike Gesicki: 8.2 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%.

Mike Gesicki

Fortified5.8
ESPN4.7
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

Ryan Flournoy projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 0.5 more than Mike Gesicki. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

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

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