Should I start Mitchell Evans or Travis Homer this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mitchell Evans

+1.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Mitchell Evans over Travis Homer for Week 8 Half-PPR: 1.8 projected points versus 0.2.

Mitchell Evans: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against GB.
Travis Homer: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Mitchell Evans

TE · CARStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

at GB

Thu 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Travis Homer

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mitchell Evans

Fortified1.8

ESPN2.3

Sleeper1.4

FantasyPros2.1

Mitchell Evans faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Travis Homer

Fortified0.2

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros0.1

Travis Homer faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Mitchell Evans projects for 1.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Travis Homer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 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.