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Should I start Joshua Palmer or Ray Davis this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Joshua Palmer

+1.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Joshua Palmer over Ray Davis for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.3 projected points versus 1.3.

  • Joshua Palmer: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ray Davis: 2.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Joshua Palmer
Why this pick?

Joshua Palmer

Fortified2.3
ESPN2.2
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Joshua Palmer faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Ray Davis

Fortified1.3
ESPN1.7
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Joshua Palmer projects for 2.3 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Ray Davis. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:57 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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