Should I start Mike Gesicki or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+3.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Travis Kelce over Mike Gesicki for Week 8 PPR: 10.9 projected points versus 7.3.

Mike Gesicki: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
Travis Kelce: 8.8 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Travis Kelce

TE · KCStats & schedule

10.9FF projected

↑ +1.6 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified10.9

ESPN9.3

Sleeper11.4

FantasyPros10.9

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.8 fantasy points.

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%.

Travis Kelce projects for 10.9 points in PPR scoring, 3.6 more than Mike Gesicki. 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.