THE ALTERNATIVE
Brenen Thompson
WR · LACStats & schedule ›0.4FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
at LARSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Brenen Thompson or Gavin Bartholomew this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Gavin Bartholomew
Week 8 · Standard
Gavin Bartholomew averaged 2.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.5 for Brenen Thompson. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Gavin Bartholomew receives the better positional matchup adjustment (10% versus -1.25%).
Forecast updated · Standard
at LARRESEARCH PICK
Gavin Bartholomew
TE · MINStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at DETSun 1:00 PM ET
Brenen Thompson
FF0.4 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- Last 2 recorded games: 1.5 targets per game.
Gavin Bartholomew
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.9 FP.
- The DET defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 10%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.3 targets per game.
Brenen Thompson
Fortified0.4
ESPN0.2
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros—
Brenen Thompson faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
Gavin Bartholomew
Fortified0.8
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros—
Gavin Bartholomew faces DET in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.
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