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Should I start Rico Dowdle or Stone Smartt this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rico Dowdle

+7.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Rico Dowdle over Stone Smartt for Week 8 Half-PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Rico Dowdle: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Stone Smartt: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Rico Dowdle
Why this pick?

Rico Dowdle

Fortified7.0
ESPN8.0
Sleeper7.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Stone Smartt

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

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Rico Dowdle has a scheduled game and projects for 7.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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