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Should I start NO D/ST or NYJ D/ST this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start NYJ D/ST

+5.8 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start NYJ D/ST over NO D/ST for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.8 projected points versus 0.0.

  • NO D/ST: BYE; 7.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • NYJ D/ST: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

NYJ D/ST
Why this pick?

NYJ D/ST

Fortified5.8
ESPN6.2
Sleeper5.6
FantasyProsโ€”

NYJ D/ST faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

NO D/ST

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeperโ€”
FantasyProsโ€”

Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points. BYE

NO D/ST is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. NYJ D/ST has a scheduled game and projects for 5.8 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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