Should I start Tyler Allgeier or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Allgeier

+5.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Tyler Allgeier over Will Kacmarek for Week 8 PPR: 7.5 projected points versus 1.7.

Tyler Allgeier: 7.4 FP recent scoring average.
Will Kacmarek: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against NE.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Tyler Allgeier

RB · ARIStats & schedule

7.5FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs NE

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Allgeier

Fortified7.5

ESPN7.2

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Tyler Allgeier faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.4 fantasy points.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.7

ESPN2.1

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Tyler Allgeier projects for 7.5 points in PPR scoring, 5.8 more than Will Kacmarek. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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