Should I start Rasheen Ali or Troy Franklin 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. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Rasheen Ali: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against BUF.
Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET · PPR

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Rasheen Ali

RB · BALStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.0FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rasheen Ali

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

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%.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.0

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 7.5%.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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