Should I start Rashid Shaheed or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashid Shaheed

+1.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Rashid Shaheed over Ted Hurst III for Week 8 PPR: 7.5 projected points versus 5.9.

Rashid Shaheed: 9.5 FP recent scoring average.
Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.

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

FF PICK

Rashid Shaheed

WR · SEAStats & schedule

7.5FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.9FF projected

↓ -0.9 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rashid Shaheed

Fortified7.5

ESPN7.9

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Rashid Shaheed faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.5 fantasy points.

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.9

ESPN6.8

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Rashid Shaheed projects for 7.5 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Ted Hurst III. 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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