Should I start Nick Vannett or Rashid Shaheed this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Rashid Shaheed: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 35% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 1:22 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Nick Vannett: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Rashid Shaheed: 4.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:22 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Nick Vannett

TE · BALStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Rashid Shaheed

WR · SEAStats & schedule

6.1FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Vannett

Fortified0.6

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros0.7

Nick Vannett faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified6.1

ESPN6.6

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros6.1

Rashid Shaheed faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points. Rashid Shaheed is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 35% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 1:22 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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