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Should I start Alvin Kamara or Brenen Thompson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Alvin Kamara has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Alvin Kamara has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Alvin Kamara: 11.9 FP recent scoring average.
  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Alvin Kamara
Why this pick?

Alvin Kamara

Fortified2.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 11.9 fantasy points.

Brenen Thompson

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.7
FantasyPros—

Brenen Thompson faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Alvin Kamara has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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