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Should I start Stefon Diggs or Will Shipley this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Stefon Diggs

+7.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Stefon Diggs over Will Shipley for Week 8 Standard: 8.1 projected points versus 0.9.

  • Stefon Diggs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Will Shipley: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Stefon Diggs
Why this pick?

Stefon Diggs

Fortified8.1
ESPN7.8
Sleeper7.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Stefon Diggs faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Will Shipley

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Shipley faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Stefon Diggs projects for 8.1 points in standard scoring, 7.1 more than Will Shipley. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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