Should I start Sam Darnold or Ty Simpson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Ty Simpson: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Sam Darnold: 11.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CHI.
Ty Simpson: 2.5% matchup reduction against LAC.

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

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Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

15.3FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs CHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

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Ty Simpson

QB · LARStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

vs LAC

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam Darnold

Fortified15.3

ESPN14.8

Sleeper14.9

FantasyPros16.6

Sam Darnold faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Ty Simpson

Fortified0.6

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros1.0

Ty Simpson faces LAC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

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

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