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Should I start Trey Sermon or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Zaire Mitchell-Paden has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Trey Sermon: INJURY_RESERVE; 7.5% matchup reduction against TB.
  • Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

Forecast updated · PPR

Why this pick?

Trey Sermon

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Trey Sermon faces TB in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%. INJURY_RESERVE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

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FantasyPros—

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden 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, 2:42 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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