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Should I start Patrick Herbert or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Patrick Herbert: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. Velus Jones Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

  • Patrick Herbert: 3.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: 1.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Why this pick?

Patrick Herbert

Fortified0.7
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros1.2

Patrick Herbert faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.1

Velus Jones Jr. faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. Velus Jones Jr. is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff.

Patrick Herbert: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. Velus Jones Jr.: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:35 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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