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Should I start Rico Dowdle or Tez Johnson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rico Dowdle

+3.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Rico Dowdle over Tez Johnson for Week 8 PPR: 7.8 projected points versus 4.6.

  • Rico Dowdle: 7.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Tez Johnson: 4.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Rico Dowdle
Why this pick?

Rico Dowdle

Fortified7.8
ESPN9.3
Sleeper7.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Rico Dowdle faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.6
ESPN5.0
Sleeper4.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tez Johnson faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Rico Dowdle projects for 7.8 points in PPR scoring, 3.2 more than Tez Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:03 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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