Should I start Mike Gesicki or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Gesicki

+4.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Mike Gesicki over Troy Franklin for Week 8 PPR: 7.1 projected points versus 3.0.

Mike Gesicki: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:20 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Mike Gesicki

TE · CINStats & schedule

7.1FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.0FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified7.1

ESPN6.4

Sleeper8.1

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%.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.0

ESPN3.6

Sleeper3.4

Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Mike Gesicki projects for 7.1 points in PPR scoring, 4.1 more than Troy Franklin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff. FantasyPros projections are temporarily unavailable; they are excluded from this comparison.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗

Scoring & lineup notes

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.