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

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Pat Bryant

+1.0 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Pat Bryant over Jaydn Ott for Week 8 Half-PPR: 1.1 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Pat Bryant: 6.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Pat Bryant
Why this pick?

Pat Bryant

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Pat Bryant faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Jaydn Ott

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Jaydn Ott faces DEN in Week 8.

Pat Bryant projects for 1.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Jaydn Ott. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:31 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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