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Should I start Velus Jones Jr. or Zavier Scott this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Velus Jones Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. Zavier Scott: 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.

  • Velus Jones Jr.: 1.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zavier Scott: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Why this pick?

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.1

Velus Jones Jr. faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. Velus Jones Jr. is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff.

Zavier Scott

Fortified0.2
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.4

Zavier Scott faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Velus Jones Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. Zavier Scott: 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. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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