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Should I start Jaydn Ott or Michael Wilson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+12.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Michael Wilson over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 Half-PPR: 12.7 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Michael Wilson: 7.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Michael Wilson
Why this pick?

Michael Wilson

Fortified12.7
ESPN11.6
Sleeper12.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Wilson faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Jaydn Ott

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Michael Wilson projects for 12.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 12.6 more than Jaydn Ott. 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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