Should I start Mike Gesicki or Payne Durham this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+6.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Payne Durham for Week 8 PPR: 7.3 projected points versus 0.5.

Mike Gesicki: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
Payne Durham: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Payne Durham

TE · TBStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified7.3

ESPN6.4

Sleeper8.1

FantasyPros7.6

Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Payne Durham

Fortified0.5

ESPN0.5

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros0.7

Payne Durham faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Mike Gesicki projects for 7.3 points in PPR scoring, 6.8 more than Payne Durham. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 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.