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Should I start Jackson Hawes or Mitchell Evans this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mitchell Evans

+1.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Mitchell Evans over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 PPR: 1.7 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Mitchell Evans: 0.9 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Mitchell Evans
Why this pick?

Mitchell Evans

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.7
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Mitchell Evans faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 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%.

Mitchell Evans projects for 1.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.0 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, 4:58 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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