Should I start Quentin Johnston or Ray Davis this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Quentin Johnston

+4.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Quentin Johnston over Ray Davis for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.7 projected points versus 1.3.

Quentin Johnston: 6.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Ray Davis: 2.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:15 PM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Quentin Johnston

WR · LACStats & schedule

5.7FF projected

↑ +0.6 vs ESPN

at LAR

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ray Davis

RB · BUFStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Quentin Johnston

Fortified5.7

ESPN5.1

Sleeper5.7

FantasyPros6.1

Quentin Johnston faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Ray Davis

Fortified1.3

ESPN1.8

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros1.1

Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Quentin Johnston projects for 5.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.4 more than Ray Davis. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

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

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.