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Should I start Caleb Williams or Michael Penix Jr. this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Caleb Williams

+0.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Caleb Williams over Michael Penix Jr. for Week 8 Half-PPR: 14.7 projected points versus 13.9.

  • Caleb Williams: 16.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TB.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Caleb Williams
Why this pick?

Caleb Williams

Fortified14.7
ESPN15.8
Sleeper15.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Caleb Williams faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified13.9
ESPN13.7
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Penix Jr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Caleb Williams projects for 14.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.8 more than Michael Penix Jr.. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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