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Brenen Thompson
WR · LACStats & schedule ›0.4FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
at LARSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Brenen Thompson or Lew Nichols this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Brenen Thompson
Week 8 · Standard
Brenen Thompson receives the better positional matchup adjustment (-1.25% versus -6.25%).
Forecast updated · Standard
at LARTHE ALTERNATIVE
Lew Nichols
RB · PITStats & schedule ›0.1FF projected
vs CLESun 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.
Lew Nichols
FF0.1 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.2 FP.
- The CLE defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 6.25%.
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%.
Lew Nichols
Fortified0.1
ESPN—
Sleeper0.2
FantasyPros—
Lew Nichols faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.
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