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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Dylan Laube this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Dylan Laube

+0.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Dylan Laube over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Standard: 1.1 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Brenen Thompson: 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Dylan Laube: 2.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Dylan Laube
Why this pick?

Dylan Laube

Fortified1.1
ESPN1.3
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Dylan Laube faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points.

Brenen Thompson

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.2
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Brenen Thompson faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Dylan Laube projects for 1.1 points in standard scoring, 0.7 more than Brenen Thompson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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