Should I start Michael Wilson or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Wilson

+12.1 projected edge · PPR

Start Michael Wilson over Zavion Thomas for Week 8 PPR: 14.0 projected points versus 2.0.

Michael Wilson: 8.4 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.
Zavion Thomas: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Michael Wilson

WR · ARIStats & schedule

14.0FF projected

↑ +1.4 vs ESPN

at DAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zavion Thomas

WR · CHIStats & schedule

2.0FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Wilson

Fortified14.0

ESPN12.7

Sleeper15.9

FantasyPros13.7

Michael Wilson faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Zavion Thomas

Fortified2.0

ESPN1.9

Sleeper2.9

FantasyPros2.0

Zavion Thomas faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Michael Wilson projects for 14.0 points in PPR scoring, 12.1 more than Zavion Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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