Should I start Brenen Thompson or Connor Heyward this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Start Connor Heyward

Week 8 · Standard

Connor Heyward receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -1.25%).

Forecast updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET · Standard

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Brenen Thompson

WR · LACStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at LAR

Sun 4:05 PM ET

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Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

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