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Should I start Patrick Herbert or Phil Mafah this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Phil Mafah has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Patrick Herbert: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Phil Mafah: BYE.

Forecast updated · Standard

Why this pick?

Patrick Herbert

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Patrick Herbert faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Phil Mafah

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BYE

Phil Mafah has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

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

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