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Should I start Patrick Herbert or Theo Johnson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Theo Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Patrick Herbert: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Theo Johnson: BYE; 4.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Why this pick?

Patrick Herbert

Fortified0.5
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.9

Patrick Herbert faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Theo Johnson

Fortified0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.0

Recent scoring average: 4.5 fantasy points. BYE

Theo Johnson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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