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Should I start Spencer Rattler or Tanner McKee this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+15.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tanner McKee over Spencer Rattler for Week 8 Half-PPR: 15.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Spencer Rattler: BYE; 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tanner McKee
Why this pick?

Tanner McKee

Fortified15.0
ESPN12.8
Sleeper15.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tanner McKee faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Spencer Rattler

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

Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. BYE

Spencer Rattler is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Tanner McKee has a scheduled game and projects for 15.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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