
Should I start Brenen Thompson or George Kittle this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
George Kittle has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
George Kittle has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
- George Kittle: 11.8 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

2.5FF projected
↑ +2.5 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
THE ALTERNATIVE

Brenen Thompson
WR · LACStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
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Why this pick?
George Kittle
Fortified2.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points.
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%.
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