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Should I start Skyler Bell or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+7.5 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tyler Higbee over Skyler Bell for Week 8 PPR: 7.9 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Skyler Bell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyler Higbee: 9.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified7.9
ESPN7.0
Sleeper8.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points.

Skyler Bell

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

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

Tyler Higbee projects for 7.9 points in PPR scoring, 7.5 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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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.

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