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

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+5.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Rashod Bateman over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 6.1 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Rashod Bateman: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Rashod Bateman
Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified6.1
ESPN6.3
Sleeper4.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

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%.

Rashod Bateman projects for 6.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.6 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, 7:36 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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