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Should I start Tai Felton or Tory Horton this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Tory Horton

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tory Horton over Tai Felton for Week 8 Standard: 1.8 projected points versus 0.9.

  • Tai Felton: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against DET.
  • Tory Horton: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tory Horton
Why this pick?

Tory Horton

Fortified1.8
ESPN1.4
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Tory Horton faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Tai Felton

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.6
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tai Felton faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Tory Horton projects for 1.8 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than Tai Felton. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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