Should I start Mitchell Evans or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+3.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Tyler Higbee over Mitchell Evans for Week 8 Standard: 4.4 projected points versus 1.3.

Mitchell Evans: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against GB.
Tyler Higbee: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:09 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tyler Higbee

TE · LARStats & schedule

4.4FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

vs LAC

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mitchell Evans

TE · CARStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at GB

Thu 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified4.4

ESPN3.6

Sleeper5.1

FantasyPros4.3

Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.

Mitchell Evans

Fortified1.3

ESPN1.7

Sleeper1.0

FantasyPros1.5

Mitchell Evans faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 4.4 points in standard scoring, 3.1 more than Mitchell Evans. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:09 AM 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.