Should I start Nick Muse or Riley Nowakowski this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Nick Muse: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Nick Muse: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
Riley Nowakowski: 1.25% matchup reduction against CLE.

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

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Nick Muse

TE · ATLStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Riley Nowakowski

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Muse

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros1.1

Nick Muse faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1

Sleeper0.1

Riley Nowakowski faces CLE in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

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

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