Matthew Stafford fantasy outlook — Week 8
Matthew Stafford (QB, LAR) is our QB19 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 9.6 fantasy points vs LAC. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Matthew Stafford 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 QB Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 9.6 pts
- QB rank
- #19
- Rostered
- 92%
- Started
- 63%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Matthew Stafford (LAR QB), our QB19 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs LAC, projecting 9.6 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 7.4 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. Nothing in the projection defends him — 44% below positional par is a bench line for me. The vs LAC draw matters here — home snaps against LAC shape how often he's asked to do something. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Matthew Stafford (LAR QB), our QB19 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs LAC, projecting 9.6 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina calls it a floor problem: 7.4 points under the starter line is a lot of risk for a lineup spot. LAC is the opponent, and that's the part of this I'm least worried about. He's still in 63% of lineups at 92% rostered, which is exactly the trap I'm trying to talk you out of. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.