Should I start Nico Collins or Ray Davis this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ray Davis

+1.0 projected edge · Standard

Start Ray Davis over Nico Collins for Week 8 Standard: 1.0 projected points versus 0.0.

Nico Collins: BYE; 4.7 FP recent scoring average.
Ray Davis: 2.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

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

FF PICK

Ray Davis

RB · BUFStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Nico Collins

WR · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

BYE

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Ray Davis

Fortified1.0

ESPN1.4

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros1.0

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Nico Collins

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.0

Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points. BYE

Nico Collins is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Ray Davis has a scheduled game and projects for 1.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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