Blog · Week 8 · November 1, 2026
Should you start Trey McBride in Week 8?
Yes, you must start Trey McBride in your lineup this week. Despite facing a tough matchup, his elite target volume ensures a very high floor for your fantasy team.
Context and current status of Trey McBride
The 26-year-old tight end enters Week 8 established as a vital cog in his passing offense during his fourth year in the league. Across 8 games played in 2026, he has accumulated 134.2 PPR fantasy points, translating to a strong weekly average of 16.8 points. His role within the offensive scheme is secure, providing the week-in and week-out consistency that fantasy managers desperately crave at the notoriously volatile tight end position.
Recent performance breakdown
His recent game log highlights a massive ceiling. In Week 5 against Detroit, he posted 21.6 PPR points by catching 9 of 10 targets for 66 yards and a score. In Week 6 versus the Rams, he added 12.3 points with 7 receptions. His peak came in Week 7 against Denver, exploding for 27.1 PPR points on 10 catches, 111 yards, and a touchdown. His lone recent stumble came in Week 8 against Dallas, where he was held to 4 points on 2 catches.
Week 8 projections and matchup
Looking ahead to the upcoming matchup against Dallas carrying a MATCHUP DIFÍCIL tag, the proprietary model ranks McBride as the overall TE1 for the week. Projections slate him for 18.9 PPR points, 14.9 in Half PPR, and 10.9 in standard scoring. Even though the opposing defense allows 11.3 points per game to tight ends and ranks 23rd overall, McBride's elite target share easily overrides the tough matchup concerns.
Fantasy advice
START · You must lock Trey McBride into your starting lineup across PPR, Half PPR, and STD formats. Projected as the TE1 of the week with 18.9 expected PPR points, his reliable volume completely mitigates the tough matchup against Dallas. Never bench an elite tight end with this kind of weekly ceiling.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
What is Trey McBride's points per game average in 2026?
He is averaging 16.8 PPR fantasy points per game this season.
What was McBride's best recent game?
His best recent performance came in Week 7 against Denver with 27.1 PPR points.
How difficult is McBride's Week 8 matchup?
He plays against Dallas with a MATCHUP DIFÍCIL tag, a defense allowing 11.3 fantasy points per game to tight ends.