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Should I start Ray Davis or Xavier Smith this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ray Davis

+1.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ray Davis over Xavier Smith for Week 8 Standard: 1.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Ray Davis: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Xavier Smith: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ray Davis
Why this pick?

Ray Davis

Fortified1.1
ESPN1.4
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Xavier Smith

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Xavier Smith is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Ray Davis has a scheduled game and projects for 1.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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