Should I start Pierre Strong Jr. or Rashee Rice this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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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 27, 11:25 PM 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.

Pierre Strong Jr.: 5.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
Rashee Rice: 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:30 PM ET · PPR

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Pierre Strong Jr.

RB · GBStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

vs CAR

Thu 8:15 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?

Pierre Strong Jr.

Fortified1.8

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros0.6

Pierre Strong Jr. faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Rashee Rice

Fortified12.3

ESPN12.6

Sleeper12.6

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 27, 11:25 PM ET).

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:30 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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