Should I start Rashid Shaheed or RJ Harvey this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start RJ Harvey

+1.0 projected edge · Standard

Start RJ Harvey over Rashid Shaheed for Week 8 Standard: 5.8 projected points versus 4.8.

Rashid Shaheed: 3.1 FP recent scoring average.
RJ Harvey: 8.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against KC.

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

FF PICK

RJ Harvey

RB · DENStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rashid Shaheed

WR · SEAStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

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%.

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified4.8

ESPN5.3

Sleeper4.5

FantasyPros5.0

Rashid Shaheed faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points. Rashid Shaheed is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 35% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 12:11 AM ET).

RJ Harvey projects for 5.8 points, 1.0 more than Rashid Shaheed.

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

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