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Should I start Ricky Pearsall or Xavier Smith this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Ricky Pearsall has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Ricky Pearsall has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Ricky Pearsall: BYE.
  • Xavier Smith: BYE.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Why this pick?

Ricky Pearsall

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BYE

Xavier Smith

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FantasyPros—

BYE

Ricky Pearsall has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:26 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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