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Should I start AJ Barner or LeQuint Allen Jr. this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start AJ Barner

+4.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start AJ Barner over LeQuint Allen Jr. for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.8 projected points versus 1.1.

  • AJ Barner: 2.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • LeQuint Allen Jr.: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against IND.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

AJ Barner
Why this pick?

AJ Barner

Fortified5.8
ESPN6.4
Sleeper6.8
FantasyProsโ€”

AJ Barner faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points.

LeQuint Allen Jr.

Fortified1.1
ESPN0.7
Sleeper1.5
FantasyProsโ€”

LeQuint Allen Jr. faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

AJ Barner projects for 5.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.7 more than LeQuint Allen Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:36 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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