Should I start Phil Mafah or Quinshon Judkins this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Quinshon Judkins

+9.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Quinshon Judkins over Phil Mafah for Week 8 Standard: 9.3 projected points versus 0.0.

Phil Mafah: BYE.
Quinshon Judkins: 13.7 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against PIT.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Quinshon Judkins

RB · CLEStats & schedule

9.3FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at PIT

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Phil Mafah

RB · NYGStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

BYE

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Why this pick?

Quinshon Judkins

Fortified9.3

ESPN9.0

Sleeper7.7

FantasyPros—

Quinshon Judkins faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Phil Mafah

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

BYE

Phil Mafah is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Quinshon Judkins has a scheduled game and projects for 9.3 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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