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Should I start Geno Smith or Jameis Winston this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Geno Smith

+17.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Geno Smith over Jameis Winston for Week 8 PPR: 17.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Geno Smith: 10.2 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.
  • Jameis Winston: BYE; 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Geno Smith
Why this pick?

Geno Smith

Fortified17.1
ESPN18.4
Sleeper16.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Geno Smith faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Jameis Winston

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points. BYE

Jameis Winston is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Geno Smith has a scheduled game and projects for 17.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:11 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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