Should I start Michael Penix Jr. or Tyler Huntley this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Penix Jr.

+11.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Michael Penix Jr. over Tyler Huntley for Week 8 Half-PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 3.7.

Michael Penix Jr.: 19.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against TB.
Tyler Huntley: 17.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATLStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -1.0 vs ESPN

at TB

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Huntley

QB · BALStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.6

ESPN15.7

Sleeper14.3

Michael Penix Jr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 19.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Tyler Huntley

Fortified3.7

Sleeper0.0

Tyler Huntley faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Michael Penix Jr. projects for 14.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.0 more than Tyler Huntley. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff. FantasyPros projections are temporarily unavailable; they are excluded from this comparison.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗

Scoring & lineup notes

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.