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Should I start Najee Harris or Rashod Bateman this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Najee Harris has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Najee Harris: 1.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rashod Bateman: 5.5 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated · PPR

Rashod Bateman
Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified7.0
ESPN6.5
Sleeper5.6
FantasyPros6.8

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Najee Harris

Fortified0.1
Sleeper0.0

Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.

Najee Harris has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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