
Should I start Brenen Thompson or Bryce Lance this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Bryce Lance has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Bryce Lance has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Brenen Thompson: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
- Bryce Lance: 3.5 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

0.7FF projected
↑ +0.7 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
THE ALTERNATIVE

Brenen Thompson
WR · LACStats & schedule ›0.6FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
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Why this pick?
Bryce Lance
Fortified0.7
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points.
Brenen Thompson
Fortified0.6
ESPN0.4
Sleeper0.8
FantasyPros—
Brenen Thompson faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.
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