Should I start Kyle Pitts Sr. or Trey McBride this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Trey McBride

+3.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Trey McBride over Kyle Pitts Sr. for Week 8 Standard: 10.8 projected points versus 7.5.

Kyle Pitts Sr.: 12.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against TB.
Trey McBride: 11.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Trey McBride

TE · ARIStats & schedule

10.8FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE · ATLStats & schedule

7.5FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Trey McBride

Fortified10.8

ESPN9.6

Sleeper11.3

FantasyPros—

Trey McBride faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.7 fantasy points.

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified7.5

ESPN6.3

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Trey McBride projects for 10.8 points in standard scoring, 3.3 more than Kyle Pitts Sr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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