Jaguars D/ST fantasy outlook — Week 8
Jaguars D/ST (DST, JAX) is our DST8 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 3.8 fantasy points vs IND. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Jaguars D/ST Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 DST Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 3.8 pts
- DST rank
- #8
- Rostered
- 55%
- Started
- 38%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Jaguars D/ST (JAX DST), our DST8 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs IND, projecting 3.8 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 2.7 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. Nothing in the projection defends him — 42% below positional par is a bench line for me. The vs IND draw matters here — home snaps against IND shape how often he's asked to do something. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Mild here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Jaguars D/ST (JAX DST), our DST8 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs IND, projecting 3.8 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina would rather take the cheaper, steadier option than 2.7 points of shortfall. Facing IND in front of his own crowd, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. Managers added him at a 27% clip this week — that kind of movement usually follows real snaps, not vibes. 38% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Mild heat, high rank: reliable points without the fireworks.