RESEARCH PICK
Darnell Washington
TE · PITStats & schedule ›5.3FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
vs CLESun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Darnell Washington or Darren Waller this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Darnell Washington
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Recent scoring favors Darnell Washington: 6.5 versus 5.8 FP per game. Darnell Washington receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -8.75%).
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs CLETHE ALTERNATIVE
Darren Waller
TE · CARStats & schedule ›4.8FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
at GBThu 8:15 PM ET
Darnell Washington
FF5.3 FP
Boosted Trees6.9 FP
Workload4.2 FP
Monte Carlo4.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.2 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Ben Skowronek; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.7 targets per game.
Darren Waller
FF4.8 FP
Boosted Trees5.2 FP
Workload4.2 FP
Monte Carlo4.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.8 FP.
- The GB defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jalen Coker; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.3 targets per game.
Darnell Washington
Fortified5.3
ESPN5.4
Sleeper4.9
Darnell Washington faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.
Darren Waller
Fortified4.8
ESPN4.4
Sleeper6.2
Darren Waller faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
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