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5 Players You NEED to Start in Week 8!

The Most Accurate Podcast

Show Notes

Five sneaky starts you need to consider for Week 8 of the 2026 fantasy football season! We're breaking down Josh Jacobs, Malik Willis, Stefon Diggs and T.J. Hockenson, plus a bonus kicker recommendation in Chad Ryland. We'll break down the matchups, recent production and reasons to consider each player in your Week 8 lineup. Who are you starting this week? Drop your toughest start/sit decision in the comments!

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