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Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Jahan Dotson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Dontayvion Wicks: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 29% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:10 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

  • Dontayvion Wicks: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against WAS.
  • Jahan Dotson: 7.9 FP recent scoring average.

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Why this pick?

Dontayvion Wicks

Fortified6.1
ESPN6.6
Sleeper4.9

Dontayvion Wicks faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. Dontayvion Wicks is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 29% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:10 AM ET).

Jahan Dotson

Fortified5.9
ESPN6.3
Sleeper4.8

Jahan Dotson faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.9 fantasy points.

Dontayvion Wicks: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. FantasyPros estimates a 29% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 3:10 AM ET). His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros projections are temporarily unavailable; they are excluded from this comparison.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:15 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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