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Should I start Seth McGowan or Stone Smartt this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Seth McGowan

+2.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Seth McGowan over Stone Smartt for Week 8 Standard: 2.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Seth McGowan: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against JAC.
  • Stone Smartt: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Seth McGowan
Why this pick?

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.9
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%.

Stone Smartt

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

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Seth McGowan has a scheduled game and projects for 2.4 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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