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Should I start Tucker Kraft or Xavier Smith this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tucker Kraft

+11.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tucker Kraft over Xavier Smith for Week 8 PPR: 11.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Tucker Kraft: 12.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Xavier Smith: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tucker Kraft
Why this pick?

Tucker Kraft

Fortified11.1
ESPN10.8
Sleeper10.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tucker Kraft faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.3 fantasy points.

Xavier Smith

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

BYE

Xavier Smith is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Tucker Kraft has a scheduled game and projects for 11.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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