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Should I start Stefon Diggs or Stone Smartt this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Stefon Diggs

+12.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Stefon Diggs over Stone Smartt for Week 8 PPR: 12.7 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Stefon Diggs: 12.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Stone Smartt: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Stefon Diggs
Why this pick?

Stefon Diggs

Fortified12.7
ESPN12.2
Sleeper11.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Stefon Diggs faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Stone Smartt

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

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Stefon Diggs has a scheduled game and projects for 12.7 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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