Should I start Tahj Brooks or Ty Johnson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ty Johnson

+5.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Ty Johnson over Tahj Brooks for Week 8 PPR: 5.7 projected points versus 0.8.

Tahj Brooks: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
Ty Johnson: 8.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:44 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ty Johnson

RB · BUFStats & schedule

5.7FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tahj Brooks

RB · CINStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

vs TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ty Johnson

Fortified5.7

ESPN6.1

Sleeper5.3

FantasyPros—

Ty Johnson faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Tahj Brooks

Fortified0.8

ESPN—

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros—

Tahj Brooks faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Ty Johnson projects for 5.7 points in PPR scoring, 5.0 more than Tahj Brooks. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:44 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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