Should I start Patrick Herbert or Rashee Rice this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Patrick Herbert: 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. FantasyPros estimates a 52% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 1:22 AM ET). 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.

Patrick Herbert: 5% matchup reduction against LAR.
Rashee Rice: 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:26 AM ET · PPR

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Patrick Herbert

TE · LACStats & schedule

0.7FF projected

at LAR

Sun 4:05 PM ET

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Rashee Rice

WR · KCStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Patrick Herbert

Fortified0.7

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros1.2

Patrick Herbert faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Rashee Rice

Fortified12.3

ESPN12.6

Sleeper12.5

FantasyPros12.2

Rashee Rice faces DEN in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%. Rashee Rice is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 52% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 1:22 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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