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Should I start Quintin Morris or Tyquan Thornton this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyquan Thornton

+4.7 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tyquan Thornton over Quintin Morris for Week 8 Half-PPR: 5.1 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Quintin Morris: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyquan Thornton: 25.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tyquan Thornton
Why this pick?

Tyquan Thornton

Fortified5.1
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Sleeper0.0
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Tyquan Thornton faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 25.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Quintin Morris

Fortified0.4
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Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Quintin Morris faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Tyquan Thornton projects for 5.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.7 more than Quintin Morris. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 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.

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