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

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+5.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Rashod Bateman over Quintin Morris for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Quintin Morris: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rashod Bateman: 4.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Rashod Bateman
Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified5.6
ESPN5.5
Sleeper4.6
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Quintin Morris

Fortified0.4
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Quintin Morris faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Rashod Bateman projects for 5.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Quintin Morris. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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