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

THE FF CALL

Start Calvin Ridley

+2.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Calvin Ridley over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.7 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Calvin Ridley: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Calvin Ridley
Why this pick?

Calvin Ridley

Fortified2.7
ESPN3.0
Sleeper2.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

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%.

Calvin Ridley projects for 2.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.2 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, 6:20 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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