Should I start Xavier Worthy or Zavion Thomas this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Xavier Worthy

+7.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Xavier Worthy over Zavion Thomas for Week 8 PPR: 9.4 projected points versus 1.7.

Xavier Worthy: 12.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.
Zavion Thomas: 2.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 11:14 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Xavier Worthy

WR · KCStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

↑ +1.2 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zavion Thomas

WR · CHIStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Xavier Worthy

Fortified9.4

ESPN8.2

Sleeper9.2

FantasyPros—

Xavier Worthy faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Zavion Thomas

Fortified1.7

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 7.5%.

Xavier Worthy projects for 9.4 points in PPR scoring, 7.7 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, 11:14 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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