THE ALTERNATIVE
Chase McLaughlin
K · TBStats & schedule ›9.0FF projected
↓ -0.5 vs ESPN
vs ATLSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Chase McLaughlin or Spencer Shrader this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Spencer Shrader
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Spencer Shrader averaged 3.3 field-goal attempts per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.7 for Chase McLaughlin. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Spencer Shrader receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -1.25%).
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
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Spencer Shrader
K · INDStats & schedule ›8.9FF projected
↓ -1.3 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Chase McLaughlin
FF9.0 FP
Boosted Trees7.1 FP
Monte Carlo9.5 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 12.0 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.5 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 12.0 FP.
- The ATL defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.7 field-goal attempts per game.
Spencer Shrader
FF8.9 FP
Boosted Trees7.9 FP
Monte Carlo10.3 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 15.0 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.5 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 11.0 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.3 field-goal attempts per game.
Chase McLaughlin
Fortified9.0
ESPN9.5
Sleeper8.7
FantasyPros8.0
Chase McLaughlin faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 12.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
Spencer Shrader
Fortified8.9
ESPN10.2
Sleeper9.1
FantasyPros7.7
Spencer Shrader faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.0 fantasy points.
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