Should I start Nicholas Singleton or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Nicholas Singleton for Week 8 PPR: 3.0 projected points versus 1.6.

Nicholas Singleton: 6.25% matchup reduction against CIN.
Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

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

FF PICK

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.0FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Nicholas Singleton

RB · TENStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

at CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.0

ESPN3.6

Sleeper3.4

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Nicholas Singleton

Fortified1.6

ESPN—

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

Nicholas Singleton faces CIN in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Troy Franklin projects for 3.0 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Nicholas Singleton. 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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