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Should I start Riley Nowakowski or Tyler Allgeier this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Allgeier

+7.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tyler Allgeier over Riley Nowakowski for Week 8 PPR: 7.4 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Riley Nowakowski: 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Tyler Allgeier: 7.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tyler Allgeier
Why this pick?

Tyler Allgeier

Fortified7.4
ESPN7.2
Sleeper7.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Allgeier faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Riley Nowakowski faces CLE in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tyler Allgeier projects for 7.4 points in PPR scoring, 7.3 more than Riley Nowakowski. 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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