Should I start Nick Vannett or Quentin Johnston this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Quentin Johnston

+5.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Quentin Johnston over Nick Vannett for Week 8 PPR: 6.2 projected points versus 0.6.

Nick Vannett: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Quentin Johnston: 6.7 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:43 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Quentin Johnston

WR · LACStats & schedule

6.2FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at LAR

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Nick Vannett

TE · BALStats & schedule

0.6FF projected

at BUF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Quentin Johnston

Fortified6.2

ESPN6.1

Sleeper6.7

Quentin Johnston faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Nick Vannett

Fortified0.6

Sleeper0.6

Nick Vannett faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Quentin Johnston projects for 6.2 points in PPR scoring, 5.6 more than Nick Vannett. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff. FantasyPros projections are temporarily unavailable; they are excluded from this comparison.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:43 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.