Should I start Will Mallory or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Will Mallory

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Will Mallory over Zach Ertz for Week 8 PPR: 1.6 projected points versus 0.2.

Will Mallory: 4.0 FP recent scoring average.
Zach Ertz: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

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

FF PICK

Will Mallory

TE · INDStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at JAC

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zach Ertz

TE · PHIStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

at WAS

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

Will Mallory

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.4

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Will Mallory faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.2

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Zach Ertz faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Will Mallory projects for 1.6 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Zach Ertz. 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.