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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+6.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 PPR: 6.3 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified6.3
ESPN7.9
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Jaydn Ott

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

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Ted Hurst III projects for 6.3 points in PPR scoring, 6.2 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, 8:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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