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

THE FF CALL

Start Rome Odunze

+7.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Rome Odunze over Jackson Hawes for Week 8 Half-PPR: 7.6 projected points versus 0.5.

  • Jackson Hawes: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rome Odunze: 7.1 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Rome Odunze
Why this pick?

Rome Odunze

Fortified7.6
ESPN8.0
Sleeper8.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Rome Odunze faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Jackson Hawes

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

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

Rome Odunze projects for 7.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.1 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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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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