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

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+6.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Stone Smartt for Week 8 Half-PPR: 6.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Stone Smartt: BYE.
  • Tyler Higbee: 7.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified6.0
ESPN5.1
Sleeper6.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points.

Stone Smartt

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

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Tyler Higbee has a scheduled game and projects for 6.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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