Should I start Nick Muse or Tim Patrick this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Nick Muse: 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.

Nick Muse: 2.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
Tim Patrick: 1.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET · Standard

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Nick Muse

TE · ATLStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Tim Patrick

WR · NYJStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs LV

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Muse

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Nick Muse faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Tim Patrick

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.4

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Tim Patrick faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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