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Should I start Gunnar Helm or Tyquan Thornton this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyquan Thornton

+2.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyquan Thornton over Gunnar Helm for Week 8 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.4.

  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tyquan Thornton: 23.1 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyquan Thornton
Why this pick?

Tyquan Thornton

Fortified4.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyquan Thornton faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 23.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Gunnar Helm

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.2
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Gunnar Helm faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Tyquan Thornton projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 2.1 more than Gunnar Helm. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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