Should I start Nate Boerkircher or Tee Higgins this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tee Higgins

+13.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Tee Higgins over Nate Boerkircher for Week 8 PPR: 16.4 projected points versus 3.1.

Nate Boerkircher: 6.4 FP recent scoring average.
Tee Higgins: 15.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TEN.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tee Higgins

WR · CINStats & schedule

16.4FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

vs TEN

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?

Tee Higgins

Fortified16.4

ESPN15.3

Sleeper16.0

FantasyPros—

Tee Higgins faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 15.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Nate Boerkircher

Fortified3.1

ESPN2.9

Sleeper1.5

FantasyPros—

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

Tee Higgins projects for 16.4 points in PPR scoring, 13.3 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, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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