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Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Will Pauling this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rhamondre Stevenson

+11.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Rhamondre Stevenson over Will Pauling for Week 8 Half-PPR: 11.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Rhamondre Stevenson: 12.2 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
  • Will Pauling: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Rhamondre Stevenson
Why this pick?

Rhamondre Stevenson

Fortified11.1
ESPN11.1
Sleeper9.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Rhamondre Stevenson faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Will Pauling

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Will Pauling is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Rhamondre Stevenson has a scheduled game and projects for 11.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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