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Should I start Austin Ekeler or Bucky Irving this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Bucky Irving

+10.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Bucky Irving over Austin Ekeler for Week 8 Half-PPR: 14.3 projected points versus 3.7.

  • Austin Ekeler: 2.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Bucky Irving: 14.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Bucky Irving
Why this pick?

Bucky Irving

Fortified14.3
ESPN13.7
Sleeper14.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Bucky Irving faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 14.2 fantasy points.

Austin Ekeler

Fortified3.7
ESPN2.9
Sleeper4.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Austin Ekeler faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points.

Bucky Irving projects for 14.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 10.6 more than Austin Ekeler. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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