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Should I start Jackson Hawes or Jake Ferguson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jake Ferguson

+5.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jake Ferguson over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.7 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jake Ferguson: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jake Ferguson
Why this pick?

Jake Ferguson

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.0
Sleeper7.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Jake Ferguson faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Jackson Hawes

Fortified0.5
ESPN0.4
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Jackson Hawes faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Jake Ferguson projects for 5.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.2 more than Jackson Hawes. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:46 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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