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Should I start Nick Muse or Xavier Worthy 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: 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.
  • Xavier Worthy: 4.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Why this pick?

Nick Muse

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Xavier Worthy

Fortified5.2
ESPN4.8
Sleeper5.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Worthy faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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.

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

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