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Should I start Adam Trautman or Brenen Thompson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Adam Trautman

+0.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Adam Trautman over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 PPR: 1.3 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Brenen Thompson: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Adam Trautman
Why this pick?

Adam Trautman

Fortified1.3
ESPN0.9
Sleeper1.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Adam Trautman faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Brenen Thompson

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.4
Sleeper0.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Brenen Thompson faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Adam Trautman projects for 1.3 points in PPR scoring, 0.7 more than Brenen Thompson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:30 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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