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Best FPL Captain Pick GW8
Saved public captain pick
Henderson
Chelsea · MID · £4.9m
Overall FFI ranking · not personalised to your squad. Check your 15 before choosing.
Henderson was FFI's saved #1 captain pick for GW8, with 11.2 projected points.
- Projected points
- 11.2
- Captain score
- 65.0
- Ownership
- 1.4%
Saved before the deadline · 23 Oct, 18:07
Why
Henderson was FFI's saved #1 captain pick for GW8, with 11.2 projected points.
Evidence
- Next fixture:Next fixture: TOT (H, FDR 2)
Sources & timestamps
- Archived snapshot
- 23 Oct, 18:07
- Original deadline
- Fri 23 Oct, 18:30
FFI projections are estimates, not guaranteed starts or points.
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Safer Captain GW8
Check likely minutes, availability and the next fixture before choosing your armband. The highest projection does not guarantee points.
Differential Captain GW8
Low ownership alone is not enough. Compare role, expected output and risk before choosing a differential captain.
Who to captain if your first choice does not play in GW8
Check the latest availability and choose a vice-captain from your own squad. Do not rely on a fixed backup.
Next fixture
Fixture difficulty is one part of the decision, alongside likely minutes and attacking involvement.
What the Captain Score means
The Captain Score shows how strongly FFI's current evidence supports a pick. It is an estimate, not a guarantee of points.
FAQ
Who is the best FPL captain pick for GW8?
The public answer above reflects the evidence available at the displayed update time. If the evidence threshold is not met, FFI withholds the call.
Should I choose a safe or differential captain for GW8?
Compare projected points, likely minutes, fixture and availability. Low ownership alone is not a reason to choose a captain.
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