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Brenen Thompson
WR · LACStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
at LARSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Brenen Thompson or Dean Connors this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Brenen Thompson
Week 8 · Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Brenen Thompson after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
at LARTHE ALTERNATIVE
Dean Connors
RB · LARStats & schedule ›0.1FF projected
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Brenen Thompson
FF0.5 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- Last 2 recorded games: 1.5 targets per game.
Dean Connors
FF0.1 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The LAC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 1.25%.
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%.
Dean Connors
Fortified0.1
ESPN—
Sleeper0.1
FantasyPros—
Dean Connors faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
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