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Should I start Samaje Perine or Tommy Stevens this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Samaje Perine

+7.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Samaje Perine over Tommy Stevens for Week 8 PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Samaje Perine: 8.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tommy Stevens: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Samaje Perine
Why this pick?

Samaje Perine

Fortified7.0
ESPN7.3
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Samaje Perine faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points.

Tommy Stevens

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Tommy Stevens is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Samaje Perine has a scheduled game and projects for 7.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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