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

THE FF CALL

Start Ashton Dulin

+1.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Ashton Dulin over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.0 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Ashton Dulin: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against JAC.
  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Ashton Dulin
Why this pick?

Ashton Dulin

Fortified2.0
ESPN1.8
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Ashton Dulin faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Brenen Thompson

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Ashton Dulin projects for 2.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Brenen Thompson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:34 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.

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