Should I start Sam Darnold or Tyler Huntley this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam Darnold

+11.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam Darnold over Tyler Huntley for Week 8 PPR: 14.7 projected points versus 3.7.

Sam Darnold: 11.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CHI.
Tyler Huntley: 17.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against BUF.

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

FF PICK

Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

14.7FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Huntley

QB · BALStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam Darnold

Fortified14.7

ESPN14.8

Sleeper15.0

FantasyPros—

Sam Darnold faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Tyler Huntley

Fortified3.7

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Tyler Huntley faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Sam Darnold projects for 14.7 points in PPR scoring, 11.0 more than Tyler Huntley. 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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