Should I start NYJ D/ST or PHI D/ST this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start NYJ D/ST

+2.2 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start NYJ D/ST over PHI D/ST for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.8 projected points versus 3.6.

NYJ D/ST: 7.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against LV.
PHI D/ST: -1.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

NYJ D/ST

DST · NYJStats & schedule

5.8FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs LV

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

PHI D/ST

DST · PHIStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at WAS

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

NYJ D/ST

Fortified5.8

ESPN6.2

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros—

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%.

PHI D/ST

Fortified3.6

ESPN4.4

Sleeper5.4

FantasyPros—

PHI D/ST faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: -1.3 fantasy points.

NYJ D/ST projects for 5.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.2 more than PHI D/ST. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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