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Should I start Dyami Brown or Jalen Royals this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Dyami Brown

+0.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Dyami Brown over Jalen Royals for Week 8 Half-PPR: 3.4 projected points versus 2.7.

  • Dyami Brown: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Dyami Brown
Why this pick?

Dyami Brown

Fortified3.4
ESPN4.4
Sleeper1.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Dyami Brown faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Jalen Royals

Fortified2.7
ESPN4.1
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Dyami Brown projects for 3.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.7 more than Jalen Royals. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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