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Should I start John Metchie III or Kalel Mullings this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start John Metchie III

+2.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start John Metchie III over Kalel Mullings for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.8 projected points versus 0.2.

  • John Metchie III: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kalel Mullings: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

John Metchie III
Why this pick?

John Metchie III

Fortified2.8
ESPN3.9
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

John Metchie III faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

Kalel Mullings

Fortified0.2
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Kalel Mullings faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

John Metchie III projects for 2.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.6 more than Kalel Mullings. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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