Should I start Mitchell Trubisky or Sam Darnold this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Mitchell Trubisky: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Sam Darnold: 11.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CHI.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Standard

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Mitchell Trubisky

QB · TENStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

15.3FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mitchell Trubisky

Fortified0.2

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.3

Mitchell Trubisky faces CIN in Week 8.

Sam Darnold

Fortified15.3

ESPN14.8

Sleeper14.9

FantasyPros16.6

Sam Darnold faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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