Should I start Nate Boerkircher or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+2.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Nate Boerkircher for Week 8 PPR: 5.3 projected points versus 3.1.

Nate Boerkircher: 6.4 FP recent scoring average.
Ted Hurst III: 2.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 4:13 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.3FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Nate Boerkircher

TE · JACStats & schedule

3.1FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.3

ESPN6.8

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.3 fantasy points.

Nate Boerkircher

Fortified3.1

ESPN2.9

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

Nate Boerkircher faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points.

Ted Hurst III projects for 5.3 points in PPR scoring, 2.2 more than Nate Boerkircher. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 4:13 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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