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

THE FF CALL

Start Kenneth Walker III

+4.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Kenneth Walker III over Ashton Jeanty for Week 8 PPR: 22.2 projected points versus 17.7.

  • Ashton Jeanty: 15.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kenneth Walker III: 29.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Kenneth Walker III
Why this pick?

Kenneth Walker III

Fortified22.2
ESPN20.9
Sleeper21.1
FantasyPros17.2

Kenneth Walker III faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 29.4 fantasy points.

Ashton Jeanty

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

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

Kenneth Walker III projects for 22.2 points in PPR scoring, 4.6 more than Ashton Jeanty. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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