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Should I start Tommy Stevens or Zach Charbonnet this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zach Charbonnet

+8.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Zach Charbonnet over Tommy Stevens for Week 8 Standard: 8.7 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Tommy Stevens: BYE.
  • Zach Charbonnet: 3.75% matchup reduction against CHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Zach Charbonnet
Why this pick?

Zach Charbonnet

Fortified8.7
ESPN10.0
Sleeper7.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Charbonnet faces CHI in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Tommy Stevens

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

BYE

Tommy Stevens is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Zach Charbonnet has a scheduled game and projects for 8.7 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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