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Should I start Rashid Shaheed or Reggie Gilliam this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Rashid Shaheed: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 35% chance of playing (checked Oct 27, 11:25 PM ET). Reggie Gilliam: 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.

  • Rashid Shaheed: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Reggie Gilliam: INJURY_RESERVE; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Why this pick?

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified7.3
ESPN7.9
Sleeper6.5
FantasyPros7.3

Rashid Shaheed faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. Rashid Shaheed is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 35% chance of playing (checked Oct 27, 11:25 PM ET).

Reggie Gilliam

Fortified0.0
Sleeper0.0

Reggie Gilliam faces MIA in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%. INJURY_RESERVE

Rashid Shaheed: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 35% chance of playing (checked Oct 27, 11:25 PM ET). Reggie Gilliam: 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. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 27, 2026, 11:10 PM ET).

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:25 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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