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Should I start Jackson Hawes or Josh Downs this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Downs

+9.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Josh Downs over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 PPR: 10.5 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Josh Downs: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Josh Downs
Why this pick?

Josh Downs

Fortified10.5
ESPN9.6
Sleeper10.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Downs faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Jackson Hawes

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Jackson Hawes faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Josh Downs projects for 10.5 points in PPR scoring, 9.9 more than Jackson Hawes. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:58 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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