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Should I start Samaje Perine or Tetairoa McMillan this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tetairoa McMillan

+6.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tetairoa McMillan over Samaje Perine for Week 8 Standard: 12.3 projected points versus 5.4.

  • Samaje Perine: 7.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tetairoa McMillan: 19.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tetairoa McMillan
Why this pick?

Tetairoa McMillan

Fortified12.3
ESPN10.2
Sleeper9.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Tetairoa McMillan faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 19.9 fantasy points.

Samaje Perine

Fortified5.4
ESPN5.3
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Samaje Perine faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.3 fantasy points.

Tetairoa McMillan projects for 12.3 points in standard scoring, 6.8 more than Samaje Perine. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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