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Should I start DK Metcalf or Skyler Bell this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start DK Metcalf

+12.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start DK Metcalf over Skyler Bell for Week 8 PPR: 12.5 projected points versus 0.4.

  • DK Metcalf: 14.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Skyler Bell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

DK Metcalf
Why this pick?

DK Metcalf

Fortified12.5
ESPN12.8
Sleeper11.3
FantasyProsโ€”

DK Metcalf faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points.

Skyler Bell

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

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

DK Metcalf projects for 12.5 points in PPR scoring, 12.1 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, 5:28 AM 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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