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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Treylon Burks this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Treylon Burks

+7.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Treylon Burks over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 PPR: 7.6 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Brenen Thompson: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Treylon Burks: 9.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Treylon Burks
Why this pick?

Treylon Burks

Fortified7.6
ESPN8.9
Sleeper5.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Treylon Burks faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

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%.

Treylon Burks projects for 7.6 points in PPR scoring, 7.1 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, 6:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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