Should I start Roschon Johnson or Treylon Burks this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Treylon Burks

+4.3 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Treylon Burks over Roschon Johnson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 6.4 projected points versus 2.1.

Roschon Johnson: 7.1 FP recent scoring average.
Treylon Burks: 6.1 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Treylon Burks

WR · WASStats & schedule

6.4FF projected

↓ -1.3 vs ESPN

vs PHI

Sun 8:20 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Roschon Johnson

RB · CHIStats & schedule

2.1FF projected

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Treylon Burks

Fortified6.4

ESPN7.8

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros5.5

Treylon Burks faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Roschon Johnson

Fortified2.1

Sleeper0.9

FantasyPros0.8

Roschon Johnson faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.1 fantasy points.

Treylon Burks projects for 6.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 4.3 more than Roschon Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗

Scoring & lineup notes

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.