Should I start Travis Kelce or Ty Johnson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+2.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Travis Kelce over Ty Johnson for Week 8 Standard: 6.6 projected points versus 3.7.

Travis Kelce: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.
Ty Johnson: 5.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Travis Kelce

TE · KCStats & schedule

6.6FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ty Johnson

RB · BUFStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified6.6

ESPN5.6

Sleeper7.1

FantasyPros6.7

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

Ty Johnson

Fortified3.7

ESPN3.8

Sleeper3.8

FantasyPros3.9

Ty Johnson faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Travis Kelce projects for 6.6 points in standard scoring, 2.9 more than Ty Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.