Should I start Noah Gray or Tyler Badie this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check availability before choosing

Tyler Badie: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. FantasyPros estimates a 2% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 4:12 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.

Noah Gray: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Badie: IR; 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 4:12 AM ET · Half-PPR

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Noah Gray

TE · KCStats & schedule

3.5FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Tyler Badie

RB · DENStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Noah Gray

Fortified3.5

ESPN2.8

Sleeper2.8

Noah Gray faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points.

Tyler Badie

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

Tyler Badie faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%. IR

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 4:12 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗

Scoring & lineup notes

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.