Should I start Ted Hurst III or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ted Hurst III

+3.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Ted Hurst III over Zavion Thomas for Week 8 PPR: 5.3 projected points versus 1.6.

Ted Hurst III: 2.3 FP recent scoring average.
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

Ted Hurst III

WR · TBStats & schedule

5.3FF projected

↓ -1.5 vs ESPN

vs ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zavion Thomas

WR · CHIStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.3

ESPN6.8

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Ted Hurst III faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.3 fantasy points.

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%.

Ted Hurst III projects for 5.3 points in PPR scoring, 3.7 more than Zavion Thomas. 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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