Should I start Patrick Mahomes II or Tyler Huntley this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Patrick Mahomes II: 8.2 FP recent scoring average.
Tyler Huntley: 17.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:28 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Patrick Mahomes II

QB · KCStats & schedule

14.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

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Tyler Huntley

QB · BALStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Patrick Mahomes II

Fortified14.3

ESPN14.2

Sleeper16.4

FantasyPros15.7

Patrick Mahomes II faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.2 fantasy points.

Tyler Huntley

Fortified3.9

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.4

Tyler Huntley faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Tyler Huntley: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 1:07 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:28 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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