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Ray Davis
RB · BUFStats & schedule ›1.0FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
vs BALSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Ray Davis or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Ray Davis
Week 8 · Standard
Recent scoring favors Ray Davis: 2.1 versus 0.3 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs BALTHE ALTERNATIVE
Will Kacmarek
TE · MIAStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Ray Davis
FF1.0 FP
Boosted Trees0.9 FP
Workload1.9 FP
Monte Carlo1.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.1 FP.
- The BAL defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.9 targets and 1.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include DJ Moore; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 carries per game.
Will Kacmarek
FF1.1 FP
Boosted Trees1.8 FP
Workload1.3 FP
Monte Carlo0.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.3 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jaylen Wright; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Ray Davis
Fortified1.0
ESPN1.4
Sleeper0.8
FantasyPros1.0
Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
Will Kacmarek
Fortified1.1
ESPN1.2
Sleeper0.7
FantasyPros1.3
Will Kacmarek faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
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