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Should I start Bijan Robinson or Derrick Henry this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Derrick Henry

+1.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Bijan Robinson for Week 8 PPR: 20.1 projected points versus 19.1.

  • Bijan Robinson: 16.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against TB.
  • Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Derrick Henry
Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified20.1
ESPN19.5
Sleeper15.9
FantasyPros18.5

Derrick Henry faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Bijan Robinson

Fortified19.1
ESPN18.8
Sleeper21.1
FantasyPros19.9

Bijan Robinson faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Derrick Henry projects for 20.1 points in PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Bijan Robinson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

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

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