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Should I start Nicholas Singleton or Pierre Strong Jr. this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Start Pierre Strong Jr.

Week 8 ยท Half-PPR

Pierre Strong Jr. averaged 8.0 carries per game across the last 2 recorded games, compared with 2.3 for Nicholas Singleton. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Pierre Strong Jr.: 6.3 versus 0.2 FP per game. Pierre Strong Jr. receives the better positional matchup adjustment (5% versus 0%).

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Pierre Strong Jr.
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