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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Gunnar Helm

+3.4 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Gunnar Helm over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 PPR: 4.0 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Brenen Thompson: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Gunnar Helm: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Gunnar Helm
Why this pick?

Gunnar Helm

Fortified4.0
ESPN3.9
Sleeper5.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Gunnar Helm faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

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%.

Gunnar Helm projects for 4.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.4 more than Brenen Thompson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:28 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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