Should I start Terry McLaurin or Travis Etienne Jr. this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Travis Etienne Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Terry McLaurin: OUT; 8.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against PHI.
Travis Etienne Jr.: BYE.

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

THE ALTERNATIVE

Terry McLaurin

WR · WASStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs PHI

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Travis Etienne Jr.

RB · NOStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

BYE

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Terry McLaurin

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Terry McLaurin faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%. OUT

Travis Etienne Jr.

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

BYE

Travis Etienne Jr. has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 12:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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