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

THE FF CALL

Start Greg Dulcich

+4.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Greg Dulcich over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 4.8 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Greg Dulcich: 3.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against NE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Greg Dulcich
Why this pick?

Greg Dulcich

Fortified4.8
ESPN4.7
Sleeper4.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Greg Dulcich faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.9 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%.

Greg Dulcich projects for 4.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.3 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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