Should I start Payne Durham or Rashee Rice this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check availability before choosing

Rashee Rice: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 52% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:10 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.

Payne Durham: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
Rashee Rice: 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:10 AM ET · Half-PPR

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Payne Durham

TE · TBStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Rashee Rice

WR · KCStats & schedule

10.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Payne Durham

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.4

Sleeper0.2

Payne Durham faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Rashee Rice

Fortified10.0

ESPN9.9

Sleeper10.3

Rashee Rice faces DEN in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%. Rashee Rice is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 52% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:10 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:10 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.