Should I start Nick Folk or Zane Gonzalez this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Nick Folk

+2.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Nick Folk over Zane Gonzalez for Week 8 PPR: 8.2 projected points versus 5.8.

Nick Folk: 7.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against TB.
Zane Gonzalez: 4.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Nick Folk

K · ATLStats & schedule

8.2FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zane Gonzalez

K · MIAStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs NE

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Folk

Fortified8.2

ESPN8.2

Sleeper7.6

FantasyPros7.5

Nick Folk faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Zane Gonzalez

Fortified5.8

ESPN6.3

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros6.0

Zane Gonzalez faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points.

Nick Folk projects for 8.2 points in PPR scoring, 2.4 more than Zane Gonzalez. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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