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Week 8 Lineup Advice: Starts, Sits, Player Debates, and TD Calls (Ep. 1793)

Oct 23, 2025
Dive into the Week 8 showdown where host debates spin around tough start/sit calls! From Chase Brown versus Breece Hall to Tetairoa McMillan battling Tee Higgins, the analysis keeps you on your toes. Assess whether players like Kyle Monangai and Isiah Pacheco have what it takes this week. The debate heats up with matchup breakdowns for George Pickens versus Stefon Diggs and DK Metcalf against Alvin Kamara. Plus, hear predictions for touchdown picks that could shape your fantasy week!
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ADVICE

Lean Diggs Over Pickens For Safer Floor

  • Start Stefon Diggs over George Pickens this week given the Broncos' tendency to limit number-twos and Denver's stout secondary.
  • Only prefer Pickens if you accept boom games from contested catches despite matchup risk.
ADVICE

Play Spears For Pass-Catching Floor

  • Prefer Tyjae Spears over Nick Chubb this week because Spears offers more pass-catching upside and a likely larger role.
  • Choose Spears especially in PPR formats facing Indianapolis.
ADVICE

Start Tez Johnson For Upside

  • Start Tez Johnson over Juwan Jennings while Mike Evans and Chris Gawain remain out given Johnson's big-play upside.
  • Monitor Russell Gawain/Pearsall practice status; Johnson rises further if Pearsall stays out.
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