Should I start Nick Muse or Rashee Rice 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. Rashee Rice: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Nick Muse: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
Rashee Rice: 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

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

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Nick Muse

TE · ATLStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Rashee Rice

WR · KCStats & schedule

12.5FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Nick Muse

Fortified0.8

ESPN0.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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%.

Rashee Rice

Fortified12.5

ESPN12.6

Sleeper12.7

FantasyPros—

Rashee Rice faces DEN in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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