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Should I start Nate Adkins or Seth McGowan this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Seth McGowan

+1.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Seth McGowan over Nate Adkins for Week 8 PPR: 3.2 projected points versus 1.5.

  • Nate Adkins: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Seth McGowan: 3.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Seth McGowan
Why this pick?

Seth McGowan

Fortified3.2
ESPN3.6
Sleeper4.4
FantasyPros3.1

Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Nate Adkins

Fortified1.5
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.7
FantasyPros2.0

Nate Adkins faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Seth McGowan projects for 3.2 points in PPR scoring, 1.7 more than Nate Adkins. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:30 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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