Should I start Tez Johnson or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+2.8 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Tez Johnson over Zavion Thomas for Week 8 Half-PPR: 4.4 projected points versus 1.6.

Tez Johnson: 6.8 FP recent scoring average.
Zavion Thomas: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against SEA.

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

FF PICK

Tez Johnson

WR · TBStats & schedule

4.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zavion Thomas

WR · CHIStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified4.4

ESPN4.3

Sleeper3.3

FantasyPros3.7

Tez Johnson faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.8 fantasy points.

Zavion Thomas

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.5

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros1.6

Zavion Thomas faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Tez Johnson projects for 4.4 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.8 more than Zavion Thomas. 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.

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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.