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Should I start Tanner Hudson or Tom Kennedy this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Tanner Hudson: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. Tom Kennedy: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. 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.

  • Tanner Hudson: IR; 8.9 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
  • Tom Kennedy: IR; 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against MIN.

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Why this pick?

Tanner Hudson

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Tanner Hudson faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%. IR

Tom Kennedy

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Tom Kennedy faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%. IR

Tanner Hudson: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. Tom Kennedy: Confirmed unavailable; do not make a normal active-player recommendation. 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.

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

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