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Should I start Ty Johnson or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ty Johnson

+3.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Ty Johnson over Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Week 8 Standard: 3.7 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Ty Johnson: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Ty Johnson
Why this pick?

Ty Johnson

Fortified3.7
ESPN3.8
Sleeper3.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Ty Johnson faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

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

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Ty Johnson has a scheduled game and projects for 3.7 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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