Should I start Ray Davis or Tay Martin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ray Davis

+1.3 projected edge · PPR

Start Ray Davis over Tay Martin for Week 8 PPR: 1.5 projected points versus 0.2.

Ray Davis: 3.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against BAL.
Tay Martin: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against MIN.

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

FF PICK

Ray Davis

RB · BUFStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tay Martin

WR · DETStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

vs MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ray Davis

Fortified1.5

ESPN2.1

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros1.3

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Tay Martin

Fortified0.2

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros0.1

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

Ray Davis projects for 1.5 points in PPR scoring, 1.3 more than Tay Martin. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.