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Should I start Rome Odunze or Zaire Mitchell-Paden this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rome Odunze

+7.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Rome Odunze over Zaire Mitchell-Paden for Week 8 Half-PPR: 7.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Rome Odunze: 7.1 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Zaire Mitchell-Paden: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Rome Odunze
Why this pick?

Rome Odunze

Fortified7.4
ESPN7.7
Sleeper8.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Rome Odunze faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Rome Odunze has a scheduled game and projects for 7.4 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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