Should I start Phil Mafah or Ryan Flournoy this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ryan Flournoy

+6.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Ryan Flournoy over Phil Mafah for Week 8 Standard: 6.6 projected points versus 0.0.

Phil Mafah: BYE.
Ryan Flournoy: 8.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against ARI.

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

FF PICK

Ryan Flournoy

WR · DALStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

vs ARI

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Phil Mafah

RB · NYGStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

BYE

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Why this pick?

Ryan Flournoy

Fortified6.6

ESPN5.8

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Ryan Flournoy faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Phil Mafah

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

BYE

Phil Mafah is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Ryan Flournoy has a scheduled game and projects for 6.6 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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