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

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+18.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Derrick Henry over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 19.1 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Derrick Henry: 13.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Derrick Henry
Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified19.1
ESPN18.9
Sleeper15.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Derrick Henry faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

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%.

Derrick Henry projects for 19.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 18.6 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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