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

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Tyler Badie: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. FantasyPros estimates a 2% chance of playing (checked Oct 28, 2:39 AM ET). 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.

Pierre Strong Jr.: 4.2 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
Tyler Badie: IR; 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Pierre Strong Jr.

RB · GBStats & schedule

1.5FF projected

vs CAR

Thu 8:15 PM ET

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Tyler Badie

RB · DENStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

vs KC

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pierre Strong Jr.

Fortified1.5

Sleeper0.7

Pierre Strong Jr. faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Tyler Badie

Fortified0.0

Sleeper0.0

Tyler Badie faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%. IR

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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