Should I start Nick Muse or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Nick Muse: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Nick Muse: 2.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
Rashod Bateman: 4.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Nick Muse

TE · ATLStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

5.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Muse

Fortified0.6

ESPN0.4

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Nick Muse faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Rashod Bateman

Fortified5.6

ESPN5.5

Sleeper4.6

FantasyPros—

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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