Should I start Tay Martin or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zavion Thomas

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Zavion Thomas over Tay Martin for Week 8 PPR: 1.6 projected points versus 0.3.

Tay Martin: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against MIN.
Zavion Thomas: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against SEA.

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

FF PICK

Zavion Thomas

WR · CHIStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tay Martin

WR · DETStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

vs MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Zavion Thomas

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.9

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

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

Tay Martin

Fortified0.3

ESPN—

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Tay Martin faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Zavion Thomas projects for 1.6 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Tay Martin. 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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