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Should I start Taquan Mizzell or Xavier Smith this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Taquan Mizzell has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Taquan Mizzell has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Taquan Mizzell: BYE.
  • Xavier Smith: BYE.

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Why this pick?

Taquan Mizzell

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BYE

Xavier Smith

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BYE

Taquan Mizzell has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

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

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