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

THE FF CALL

Start Tetairoa McMillan

+15.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tetairoa McMillan over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 15.5 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Brenen Thompson: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Tetairoa McMillan: 24.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tetairoa McMillan
Why this pick?

Tetairoa McMillan

Fortified15.5
ESPN13.1
Sleeper11.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tetairoa McMillan faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 24.9 fantasy points.

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%.

Tetairoa McMillan projects for 15.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 15.0 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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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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