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Should I start Tyrell Shavers or Will Pauling this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Check the bye week first

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

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

  • Tyrell Shavers: OUT.
  • Will Pauling: BYE.

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Why this pick?

Tyrell Shavers

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Tyrell Shavers faces BAL in Week 8. OUT

Will Pauling

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BYE

Will Pauling 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, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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