Should I start Seth McGowan or Tyler Allgeier this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Allgeier

+4.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Allgeier over Seth McGowan for Week 8 PPR: 7.5 projected points versus 3.0.

Seth McGowan: 3.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against JAC.
Tyler Allgeier: 5.8 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against DAL.

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

FF PICK

Tyler Allgeier

RB · ARIStats & schedule

7.5FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Seth McGowan

RB · INDStats & schedule

3.0FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at JAC

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Allgeier

Fortified7.5

ESPN7.2

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Tyler Allgeier faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Seth McGowan

Fortified3.0

ESPN3.6

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tyler Allgeier projects for 7.5 points in PPR scoring, 4.5 more than Seth McGowan. 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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