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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Jaylen Waddle this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Waddle

+9.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jaylen Waddle over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 PPR: 9.8 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Brenen Thompson: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jaylen Waddle: 8.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jaylen Waddle
Why this pick?

Jaylen Waddle

Fortified9.8
ESPN10.1
Sleeper11.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Waddle faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

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%.

Jaylen Waddle projects for 9.8 points in PPR scoring, 9.2 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, 6:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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