Should I start Rasheen Ali or Tom Kennedy this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Rasheen Ali: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. Tom Kennedy: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. 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.

Rasheen Ali: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against BUF.
Tom Kennedy: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET · PPR

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Rasheen Ali

RB · BALStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Tom Kennedy

WR · DETStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rasheen Ali

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros0.2

Rasheen Ali faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Tom Kennedy

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.0

Tom Kennedy faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%. IR

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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