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Should I start Jalen Coker or Zay Flowers this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zay Flowers

+4.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Zay Flowers over Jalen Coker for Week 8 PPR: 20.9 projected points versus 16.3.

  • Jalen Coker: 15.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zay Flowers: 17.7 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Zay Flowers
Why this pick?

Zay Flowers

Fortified20.9
ESPN18.6
Sleeper17.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Zay Flowers faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Jalen Coker

Fortified16.3
ESPN15.5
Sleeper16.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Coker faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.7 fantasy points.

Zay Flowers projects for 20.9 points in PPR scoring, 4.6 more than Jalen Coker. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:23 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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