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

THE FF CALL

Start Bo Melton

+1.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Bo Melton over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 1.6 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Bo Melton: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CAR.
  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Bo Melton
Why this pick?

Bo Melton

Fortified1.6
ESPN1.7
Sleeper1.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Bo Melton faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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%.

Bo Melton projects for 1.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.1 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, 6:04 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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