Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

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Dontayvion Wicks: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 29% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:24 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.

Dontayvion Wicks: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against WAS.
Rashod Bateman: 5.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:33 AM ET · PPR

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Dontayvion Wicks

WR · PHIStats & schedule

7.4FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at WAS

Sun 8:20 PM ET

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Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

6.7FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dontayvion Wicks

Fortified7.4

ESPN8.2

Sleeper5.9

Dontayvion Wicks faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. Dontayvion Wicks is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 29% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:24 AM ET).

Rashod Bateman

Fortified6.7

ESPN6.5

Sleeper5.6

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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