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Should I start Riley Patterson or Wil Lutz this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Check the bye week first

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

  • Riley Patterson: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Wil Lutz: 10.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Half-PPR

Wil Lutz
Why this pick?

Wil Lutz

Fortified7.7
ESPN8.4
Sleeper7.1
FantasyPros6.7

Wil Lutz faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.3 fantasy points.

Riley Patterson

Fortified0.6
Sleeper0.0

Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

Riley Patterson 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 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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