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Should I start Evan Engram or Mason Taylor this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Evan Engram

+1.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Evan Engram over Mason Taylor for Week 8 Half-PPR: 4.6 projected points versus 3.6.

  • Evan Engram: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against KC.
  • Mason Taylor: 4.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Evan Engram
Why this pick?

Evan Engram

Fortified4.6
ESPN3.9
Sleeper4.0
FantasyPros4.8

Evan Engram faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Mason Taylor

Fortified3.6
ESPN4.5
Sleeper2.7
FantasyPros3.2

Mason Taylor faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Evan Engram projects for 4.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Mason Taylor. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:57 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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