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Should I start Pierre Strong Jr. or RJ Harvey this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start RJ Harvey

+4.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start RJ Harvey over Pierre Strong Jr. for Week 8 Standard: 5.8 projected points versus 1.0.

  • Pierre Strong Jr.: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
  • RJ Harvey: 8.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

RJ Harvey
Why this pick?

RJ Harvey

Fortified5.8
ESPN5.6
Sleeper5.1
FantasyPros5.2

RJ Harvey faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Pierre Strong Jr.

Fortified1.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros0.4

Pierre Strong Jr. faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

RJ Harvey projects for 5.8 points in standard scoring, 4.8 more than Pierre Strong Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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