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Should I start Ted Hurst III or Zamir White this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+5.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Zamir White for Week 8 PPR: 5.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Ted Hurst III: 3.8 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Zamir White: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ted Hurst III
Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.9
ESPN6.8
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Zamir White

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

BYE

Zamir White is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Ted Hurst III has a scheduled game and projects for 5.9 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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