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Should I start Dyami Brown or Evan Engram this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Evan Engram

+1.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Evan Engram over Dyami Brown for Week 8 PPR: 5.5 projected points versus 4.0.

  • Dyami Brown: 4.1 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Evan Engram: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against KC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Evan Engram
Why this pick?

Evan Engram

Fortified5.5
ESPN5.3
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Evan Engram faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Dyami Brown

Fortified4.0
ESPN5.2
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Dyami Brown faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Evan Engram projects for 5.5 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Dyami Brown. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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