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Should I start Josh Cuevas or Will Mallory this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Cuevas

+1.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Josh Cuevas over Will Mallory for Week 8 PPR: 2.6 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Josh Cuevas: 6.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Josh Cuevas
Why this pick?

Josh Cuevas

Fortified2.6
ESPN1.7
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Cuevas faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points.

Will Mallory

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Will Mallory faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points.

Josh Cuevas projects for 2.6 points in PPR scoring, 1.2 more than Will Mallory. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 8:55 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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