Should I start Terry McLaurin or Tyrell Shavers this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Terry McLaurin: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. Tyrell Shavers: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. 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.

Terry McLaurin: OUT; 5.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against PHI.
Tyrell Shavers: OUT.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:09 AM ET · Standard

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Terry McLaurin

WR · WASStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs PHI

Sun 8:20 PM ET

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Tyrell Shavers

WR · BUFStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Terry McLaurin

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

Terry McLaurin faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%. OUT

Tyrell Shavers

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros1.2

Tyrell Shavers faces BAL in Week 8. OUT

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:09 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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