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Should I start Roschon Johnson or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Roschon Johnson

+1.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Roschon Johnson over Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Week 8 Standard: 1.6 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Roschon Johnson: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Roschon Johnson
Why this pick?

Roschon Johnson

Fortified1.6
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Roschon Johnson faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

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

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Roschon Johnson has a scheduled game and projects for 1.6 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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