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

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Tyler Warren: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 42% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 12:11 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Troy Franklin: 1.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against KC.
Tyler Warren: 17.9 FP recent scoring average.

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

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.5FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Tyler Warren

TE · INDStats & schedule

11.1FF projected

↑ +2.2 vs ESPN

at JAC

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%.

Tyler Warren

Fortified11.1

ESPN8.8

Sleeper8.3

FantasyPros9.3

Tyler Warren faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.9 fantasy points. Tyler Warren is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 42% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 12:11 AM ET).

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

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