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Should I start Carsen Ryan or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Elijah Higgins

+4.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Elijah Higgins over Carsen Ryan for Week 8 PPR: 4.4 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Carsen Ryan: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Elijah Higgins: 8.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Elijah Higgins
Why this pick?

Elijah Higgins

Fortified4.4
ESPN4.5
Sleeper2.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Elijah Higgins faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.1 fantasy points.

Carsen Ryan

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Carsen Ryan faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Elijah Higgins projects for 4.4 points in PPR scoring, 4.3 more than Carsen Ryan. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:03 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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