Should I start Rashod Bateman or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+3.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Travis Kelce over Rashod Bateman for Week 8 PPR: 10.2 projected points versus 6.7.

Rashod Bateman: 5.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.
Travis Kelce: 6.4 FP recent scoring average.

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

FF PICK

Travis Kelce

TE · KCStats & schedule

10.2FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Rashod Bateman

WR · BALStats & schedule

6.7FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified10.2

ESPN9.3

Sleeper11.5

FantasyPros—

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points.

Rashod Bateman

Fortified6.7

ESPN6.5

Sleeper5.5

FantasyPros—

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Travis Kelce projects for 10.2 points in PPR scoring, 3.5 more than Rashod Bateman. 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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