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Should I start Will Pauling or Zach Charbonnet this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zach Charbonnet

+9.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Zach Charbonnet over Will Pauling for Week 8 PPR: 9.7 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Will Pauling: BYE.
  • Zach Charbonnet: 6.25% matchup reduction against CHI.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Zach Charbonnet
Why this pick?

Zach Charbonnet

Fortified9.7
ESPN11.4
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Charbonnet faces CHI in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Will Pauling

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

BYE

Will Pauling is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Zach Charbonnet has a scheduled game and projects for 9.7 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:04 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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