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Should I start Savion Williams or Taquan Mizzell this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Savion Williams

+3.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Savion Williams over Taquan Mizzell for Week 8 Standard: 3.6 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Savion Williams: 4.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.
  • Taquan Mizzell: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Savion Williams
Why this pick?

Savion Williams

Fortified3.6
ESPN4.2
Sleeper3.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Savion Williams faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Taquan Mizzell

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

BYE

Taquan Mizzell is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Savion Williams has a scheduled game and projects for 3.6 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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