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Should I start Ryan Flournoy or Tay Martin this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ryan Flournoy

+6.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ryan Flournoy over Tay Martin for Week 8 Standard: 6.6 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Ryan Flournoy: 8.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Tay Martin: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ryan Flournoy
Why this pick?

Ryan Flournoy

Fortified6.6
ESPN5.8
Sleeper5.5
FantasyPros5.8

Ryan Flournoy faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Tay Martin

Fortified0.1
Sleeper0.2
FantasyPros0.1

Tay Martin faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Ryan Flournoy projects for 6.6 points in standard scoring, 6.5 more than Tay Martin. 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, 12:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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