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Should I start Ted Hurst III or Treylon Burks this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Treylon Burks: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 81% chance of playing (checked Oct 29, 3:55 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

  • Ted Hurst III: 1.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Treylon Burks: 4.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified3.5
ESPN4.8
Sleeper3.5
FantasyPros3.8
Boosted TreesExperimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET5.2
WorkloadExperimental ยท saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET3.3
Monte CarloExperimental ยท conditional on availability ยท central 80%: 0.4โ€“8.8 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET3.9

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.

Treylon Burks

Fortified5.6
ESPN6.5
Sleeper3.7
FantasyPros5.0
Boosted TreesExperimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET6.2
WorkloadExperimental ยท saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET5.6
Monte CarloExperimental ยท conditional on availability ยท central 80%: 0.0โ€“13.6 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET5.5

Treylon Burks faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%. Treylon Burks is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 81% chance of playing (checked Oct 29, 3:55 AM ET).

Treylon Burks: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 81% chance of playing (checked Oct 29, 3:55 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Updated Oct 29, 2026, 3:57 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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