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Should I start Pat Bryant or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+9.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Travis Kelce over Pat Bryant for Week 8 PPR: 10.4 projected points versus 1.4.

  • Pat Bryant: 7.7 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.
  • Travis Kelce: 6.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Travis Kelce
Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified10.4
ESPN9.7
Sleeper11.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points.

Pat Bryant

Fortified1.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Pat Bryant faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Travis Kelce projects for 10.4 points in PPR scoring, 9.0 more than Pat Bryant. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:23 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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