Should I start Rachaad White or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rachaad White

+8.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Rachaad White over Troy Franklin for Week 8 PPR: 11.2 projected points versus 2.9.

Rachaad White: 9.3 FP recent scoring average.
Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Rachaad White

RB · WASStats & schedule

11.2FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs PHI

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.9FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rachaad White

Fortified11.2

ESPN11.8

Sleeper10.5

FantasyPros—

Rachaad White faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.3 fantasy points.

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.9

ESPN3.6

Sleeper3.4

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Rachaad White projects for 11.2 points in PPR scoring, 8.3 more than Troy Franklin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.