Should I start Mitchell Evans or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+5.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Mitchell Evans for Week 8 PPR: 7.5 projected points versus 2.3.

Mitchell Evans: 3.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against GB.
Tyler Higbee: 7.0 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

7.5FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

vs LAC

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mitchell Evans

TE · CARStats & schedule

2.3FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

at GB

Thu 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified7.5

ESPN6.6

Sleeper8.4

FantasyPros7.4

Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points.

Mitchell Evans

Fortified2.3

ESPN2.9

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros2.6

Mitchell Evans faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 7.5 points in PPR scoring, 5.3 more than Mitchell Evans. 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.