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

THE FF CALL

Start Tez Johnson

+3.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Tez Johnson over Zamir White for Week 8 Half-PPR: 3.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Tez Johnson: 4.1 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Zamir White: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Tez Johnson
Why this pick?

Tez Johnson

Fortified3.9
ESPN4.3
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Tez Johnson faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Zamir White

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Zamir White is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Tez Johnson has a scheduled game and projects for 3.9 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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