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Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Jackson Hawes this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CeeDee Lamb

+20.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start CeeDee Lamb over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 PPR: 20.8 projected points versus 0.6.

  • CeeDee Lamb: 20.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

CeeDee Lamb
Why this pick?

CeeDee Lamb

Fortified20.8
ESPN19.9
Sleeper20.3
FantasyProsโ€”

CeeDee Lamb faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 20.1 fantasy points.

Jackson Hawes

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jackson Hawes faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

CeeDee Lamb projects for 20.8 points in PPR scoring, 20.2 more than Jackson Hawes. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:58 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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