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Should I start Dameon Pierce or Skyler Bell this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dameon Pierce

+5.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Dameon Pierce over Skyler Bell for Week 8 PPR: 5.6 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Dameon Pierce: 9.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against WAS.
  • Skyler Bell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Dameon Pierce
Why this pick?

Dameon Pierce

Fortified5.6
ESPN5.7
Sleeper3.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Dameon Pierce faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Skyler Bell

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Skyler Bell faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Dameon Pierce projects for 5.6 points in PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Skyler Bell. 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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