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Should I start Dylan Sampson or Jakobi Meyers this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jakobi Meyers

+4.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jakobi Meyers over Dylan Sampson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 8.8 projected points versus 4.8.

  • Jakobi Meyers: 6.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jakobi Meyers
Why this pick?

Jakobi Meyers

Fortified8.8
ESPN9.1
Sleeper8.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Jakobi Meyers faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points.

Dylan Sampson

Fortified4.8
ESPN5.5
Sleeper4.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Dylan Sampson faces PIT in Week 8.

Jakobi Meyers projects for 8.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.0 more than Dylan Sampson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:05 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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