Should I start DeVonta Smith or Tre Tucker this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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DeVonta Smith: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 50% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:08 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

DeVonta Smith: 20.5 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against WAS.
Tre Tucker: 18.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:18 AM ET · PPR

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DeVonta Smith

WR · PHIStats & schedule

15.7FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at WAS

Sun 8:20 PM ET

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Tre Tucker

WR · LVStats & schedule

12.6FF projected

↑ +1.7 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

DeVonta Smith

Fortified15.7

ESPN15.0

Sleeper11.3

DeVonta Smith faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 20.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. DeVonta Smith is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 50% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:08 AM ET).

Tre Tucker

Fortified12.6

ESPN10.8

Sleeper10.5

Tre Tucker faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.5 fantasy points.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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