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Should I start Ashton Jeanty or James Cook III this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ashton Jeanty

+1.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ashton Jeanty over James Cook III for Week 8 PPR: 17.7 projected points versus 16.5.

  • Ashton Jeanty: 15.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • James Cook III: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ashton Jeanty
Why this pick?

Ashton Jeanty

Fortified17.7
ESPN16.5
Sleeper17.1
FantasyPros18.1

Ashton Jeanty faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.0 fantasy points.

James Cook III

Fortified16.5
ESPN18.9
Sleeper16.1
FantasyPros14.8

James Cook III faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 21.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Ashton Jeanty projects for 17.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.1 more than James Cook III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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