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

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+2.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Michael Wilson over Zach Charbonnet for Week 8 Half-PPR: 11.5 projected points versus 9.3.

  • Michael Wilson: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against DAL.
  • Zach Charbonnet: 2.5% matchup reduction against CHI.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Michael Wilson
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%.

Zach Charbonnet

Fortified9.3
ESPN10.7
Sleeper8.4
FantasyPros9.4

Zach Charbonnet faces CHI in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%. Zach Charbonnet is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff. FantasyPros estimates a 50% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 12:11 AM ET).

Michael Wilson projects for 11.5 points, 2.1 more than Zach Charbonnet.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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