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

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+3.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Joshua Palmer for Week 8 Half-PPR: 6.2 projected points versus 2.3.

  • Joshua Palmer: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyler Higbee: 7.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified6.2
ESPN5.4
Sleeper6.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points.

Joshua Palmer

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

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

Tyler Higbee projects for 6.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 3.9 more than Joshua Palmer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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