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Should I start Ray Davis or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ray Davis

+1.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ray Davis over Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Week 8 PPR: 1.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Ray Davis: 2.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.
  • Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ray Davis
Why this pick?

Ray Davis

Fortified1.5
ESPN2.1
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Ray Davis has a scheduled game and projects for 1.5 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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