Should I start Velus Jones Jr. or Will Mallory this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Velus Jones Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. 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.

Velus Jones Jr.: 0.9 FP recent scoring average.
Will Mallory: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:24 AM ET · Standard

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at JAC

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.1

Velus Jones Jr. faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. Velus Jones Jr. is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff.

Will Mallory

Fortified0.6

ESPN0.9

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros0.7

Will Mallory faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:24 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.