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

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+7.2 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jaylen Waddle over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 Half-PPR: 7.7 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Jaylen Waddle: 6.7 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jaylen Waddle
Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified7.7
ESPN7.8
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Waddle faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Jackson Hawes

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

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

Jaylen Waddle projects for 7.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.2 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, 2:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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