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Should I start Brenen Thompson or Jakobi Meyers this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jakobi Meyers

+6.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Jakobi Meyers over Brenen Thompson for Week 8 Standard: 7.2 projected points versus 0.4.

  • Brenen Thompson: 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
  • Jakobi Meyers: 5.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Jakobi Meyers
Why this pick?

Jakobi Meyers

Fortified7.2
ESPN7.8
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Jakobi Meyers faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.1 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%.

Jakobi Meyers projects for 7.2 points in standard scoring, 6.8 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, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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