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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Rashee Rice this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashee Rice

+10.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Rashee Rice over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 PPR: 10.4 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Rashee Rice: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Rashee Rice
Why this pick?

Rashee Rice

Fortified10.4
ESPN13.2
Sleeper12.8
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Jaydn Ott

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Rashee Rice projects for 10.4 points in PPR scoring, 10.2 more than Jaydn Ott. 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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