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Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Jackson Hawes this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dalton Kincaid

+8.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Dalton Kincaid over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 PPR: 9.0 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Dalton Kincaid: 5.4 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Dalton Kincaid
Why this pick?

Dalton Kincaid

Fortified9.0
ESPN8.7
Sleeper10.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Dalton Kincaid faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

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%.

Dalton Kincaid projects for 9.0 points in PPR scoring, 8.3 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, 2:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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