Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tanner Hudson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Tanner Hudson: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Rico Dowdle: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against CLE.
Tanner Hudson: IR; 10.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against TEN.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:40 PM ET · PPR

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Rico Dowdle

RB · PITStats & schedule

8.8FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Tanner Hudson

TE · CINStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Rico Dowdle

Fortified8.8

ESPN9.3

Sleeper8.8

FantasyPros8.4

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Tanner Hudson

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros1.3

Tanner Hudson faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%. IR

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:40 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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