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Should I start Xavier Smith or Zonovan Knight this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zonovan Knight

+5.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Zonovan Knight over Xavier Smith for Week 8 PPR: 5.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Xavier Smith: BYE.
  • Zonovan Knight: 4.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Zonovan Knight
Why this pick?

Zonovan Knight

Fortified5.4
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper5.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Zonovan Knight faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.2 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. Zonovan Knight has a scheduled game and projects for 5.4 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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