Should I start Sam Darnold or Trevor Lawrence this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trevor Lawrence

+6.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Trevor Lawrence over Sam Darnold for Week 8 PPR: 20.7 projected points versus 14.6.

Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average.
Trevor Lawrence: 20.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Trevor Lawrence

QB · JACStats & schedule

20.7FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Trevor Lawrence

Fortified20.7

ESPN20.8

Sleeper20.7

FantasyPros—

Trevor Lawrence faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 20.7 fantasy points.

Sam Darnold

Fortified14.6

ESPN14.8

Sleeper15.0

FantasyPros—

Sam Darnold faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points.

Trevor Lawrence projects for 20.7 points in PPR scoring, 6.2 more than Sam Darnold. 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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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.