Should I start Ty Simpson or Tyrod Taylor this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Ty Simpson: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. Tyrod Taylor: 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.

Ty Simpson: 2.5% matchup reduction against LAC.
Tyrod Taylor: -0.2 FP recent scoring average.

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

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Ty Simpson

QB · LARStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

vs LAC

Sun 4:05 PM ET

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Tyrod Taylor

QB · GBStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

vs CAR

Thu 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ty Simpson

Fortified0.6

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros1.0

Ty Simpson faces LAC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Tyrod Taylor

Fortified0.3

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.5

Tyrod Taylor faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: -0.2 fantasy points.

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

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