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

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Shedeur Sanders: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. 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.

Shedeur Sanders: 5% matchup reduction against PIT.
Ty Simpson: 2.5% matchup reduction against LAC.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:35 PM ET · Half-PPR

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Shedeur Sanders

QB · CLEStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at PIT

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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Ty Simpson

QB · LARStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

vs LAC

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Why this pick?

Shedeur Sanders

Fortified0.1

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.2

Shedeur Sanders faces PIT in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

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, 11:35 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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