Should I start Skyler Bell or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+2.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Skyler Bell for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.5 projected points versus 0.3.

Skyler Bell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against BAL.
Troy Franklin: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Skyler Bell

WR · BUFStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.5

ESPN3.0

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros3.1

Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Skyler Bell

Fortified0.3

ESPN0.5

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros0.3

Skyler Bell faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Troy Franklin projects for 2.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.2 more than Skyler Bell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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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.