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

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Theo Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Theo Johnson 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.
  • Theo Johnson: 6.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Theo Johnson
Why this pick?

Theo Johnson

Fortified1.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 6.0 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%.

Theo Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:36 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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