FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 82026 ยท Half-PPR ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Seth McGowan or Taquan Mizzell this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Seth McGowan

+2.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Seth McGowan over Taquan Mizzell for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.8 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Seth McGowan: 3.1 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against JAC.
  • Taquan Mizzell: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Seth McGowan
Why this pick?

Seth McGowan

Fortified2.8
ESPN3.3
Sleeper2.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Taquan Mizzell

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

BYE

Taquan Mizzell is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Seth McGowan has a scheduled game and projects for 2.8 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
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.

More Week 8 decisions

Still deciding on Seth McGowan?

RB ยท Week 8Seth McGowan or Kenneth Walker III?2.8 vs 21.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Seth McGowan or Sione Vaki?2.8 vs 2.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Seth McGowan or AJ Dillon?2.8 vs 2.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Seth McGowan or Tyler Goodson?2.8 vs 2.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

RB ยท Week 8Kenneth Walker III or Jahmyr Gibbs?21.6 vs 20.3 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Jahmyr Gibbs or Derrick Henry?20.3 vs 18.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Derrick Henry or Javonte Williams?18.7 vs 18.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Javonte Williams or Kyren Williams?18.1 vs 17.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Kyren Williams or Chuba Hubbard?17.9 vs 17.8 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Chuba Hubbard or Bijan Robinson?17.8 vs 17.5 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 8