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Should I start Alec Pierce or Joshua Palmer this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Alec Pierce: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Alec Pierce: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • Alec Pierce: 7.5% matchup lift against JAC.
  • Joshua Palmer: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Why this pick?

Alec Pierce

Fortified3.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros8.2

Alec Pierce faces JAC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Joshua Palmer

Fortified3.9
ESPN2.6
Sleeper3.0
FantasyPros5.3

Joshua Palmer faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

Alec Pierce: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:18 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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