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Should I start Seth McGowan or Tyler Warren this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Warren

+5.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyler Warren over Seth McGowan for Week 8 Standard: 7.0 projected points versus 2.0.

  • Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against JAC.
  • Tyler Warren: 9.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyler Warren
Why this pick?

Tyler Warren

Fortified7.0
ESPN6.2
Sleeper6.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Warren faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.3 fantasy points.

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.0
ESPN2.1
Sleeper2.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Tyler Warren projects for 7.0 points in standard scoring, 5.0 more than Seth McGowan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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