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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+9.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Xavier Worthy over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 PPR: 9.7 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Xavier Worthy: 12.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Xavier Worthy
Why this pick?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified9.7
ESPN9.2
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Xavier Worthy faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.7 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.

Xavier Worthy projects for 9.7 points in PPR scoring, 9.5 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, 7:30 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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