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

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+18.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Zay Flowers over Taquan Mizzell for Week 8 Half-PPR: 18.3 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Taquan Mizzell: BYE.
  • Zay Flowers: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Zay Flowers
Why this pick?

Zay Flowers

Fortified18.3
ESPN16.7
Sleeper15.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Zay Flowers faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Taquan Mizzell

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

BYE

Taquan Mizzell is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Zay Flowers has a scheduled game and projects for 18.3 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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