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Should I start Skyler Bell or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+2.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Troy Franklin over Skyler Bell for Week 8 PPR: 2.9 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Skyler Bell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Troy Franklin: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Troy Franklin
Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.9
ESPN3.7
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Skyler Bell

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Skyler Bell faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Troy Franklin projects for 2.9 points in PPR scoring, 2.5 more than Skyler Bell. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:28 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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