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Should I start Riley Nowakowski or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zavion Thomas

+1.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Zavion Thomas over Riley Nowakowski for Week 8 PPR: 1.7 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Riley Nowakowski: 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Zavion Thomas: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Zavion Thomas
Why this pick?

Zavion Thomas

Fortified1.7
ESPN1.9
Sleeper1.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Zavion Thomas faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Riley Nowakowski faces CLE in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Zavion Thomas projects for 1.7 points in PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Riley Nowakowski. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:03 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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