Should I start Reggie Virgil or Trey McBride this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+16.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Trey McBride over Reggie Virgil for Week 8 PPR: 19.2 projected points versus 3.2.

Reggie Virgil: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Trey McBride: 20.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Trey McBride

TE · ARIStats & schedule

19.2FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Reggie Virgil

WR · ARIStats & schedule

3.2FF projected

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified19.2

ESPN17.5

Sleeper19.8

FantasyPros—

Trey McBride faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 20.3 fantasy points.

Reggie Virgil

Fortified3.2

ESPN—

Sleeper3.2

FantasyPros—

Reggie Virgil faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Trey McBride projects for 19.2 points in PPR scoring, 16.0 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 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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