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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Jeremiyah Love this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jeremiyah Love

+9.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Jeremiyah Love over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 PPR: 9.7 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Brenen Thompson: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jeremiyah Love: 4.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Jeremiyah Love
Why this pick?

Jeremiyah Love

Fortified9.7
ESPN12.7
Sleeper8.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Jeremiyah Love faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points.

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%.

Jeremiyah Love projects for 9.7 points in PPR scoring, 9.1 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, 3:40 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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