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Should I start Dont'e Thornton Jr. or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Dont'e Thornton Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Dont'e Thornton Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • Gunnar Helm: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Why this pick?

Dont'e Thornton Jr.

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Dont'e Thornton Jr. faces NYJ in Week 8.

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%.

Dont'e Thornton Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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