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Should I start Stone Smartt or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+6.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Travis Kelce over Stone Smartt for Week 8 Standard: 6.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Stone Smartt: BYE.
  • Travis Kelce: 3.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Travis Kelce
Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified6.0
ESPN5.6
Sleeper7.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points.

Stone Smartt

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

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Travis Kelce has a scheduled game and projects for 6.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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