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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Emmett Johnson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Emmett Johnson

+3.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Emmett Johnson over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Standard: 3.4 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Brenen Thompson: 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Emmett Johnson: 1.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Emmett Johnson
Why this pick?

Emmett Johnson

Fortified3.4
ESPN4.2
Sleeper3.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Emmett Johnson faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.7 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%.

Emmett Johnson projects for 3.4 points in standard scoring, 3.1 more than Brenen Thompson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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