Should I start Michael Wilson or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+7.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Michael Wilson over Ted Hurst III for Week 8 Half-PPR: 11.5 projected points versus 4.3.

Michael Wilson: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against DAL.
Ted Hurst III: 1.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Michael Wilson

WR · ARIStats & schedule

11.5FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

4.3FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Wilson

Fortified11.5

ESPN10.4

Sleeper13.2

FantasyPros11.2

Michael Wilson faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Ted Hurst III

Fortified4.3

ESPN5.8

Sleeper4.3

FantasyPros4.7

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points.

Michael Wilson projects for 11.5 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.2 more than Ted Hurst III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 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.