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Should I start Travis Kelce or Wesley Grimes this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+8.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Travis Kelce over Wesley Grimes for Week 8 Half-PPR: 8.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Travis Kelce: 4.9 FP recent scoring average.
  • Wesley Grimes: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Travis Kelce
Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified8.1
ESPN7.4
Sleeper9.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points.

Wesley Grimes

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

BYE

Wesley Grimes is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Travis Kelce has a scheduled game and projects for 8.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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