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Should I start Reggie Virgil or Stefon Diggs this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Stefon Diggs

+9.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Stefon Diggs over Reggie Virgil for Week 8 PPR: 12.9 projected points versus 3.3.

  • Reggie Virgil: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Stefon Diggs: 12.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Stefon Diggs
Why this pick?

Stefon Diggs

Fortified12.9
ESPN12.2
Sleeper11.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Stefon Diggs faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Reggie Virgil

Fortified3.3
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper3.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Reggie Virgil faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Stefon Diggs projects for 12.9 points in PPR scoring, 9.6 more than Reggie Virgil. 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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