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Darren Waller
TE · CARStats & schedule ›4.8FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
at GBThu 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Darren Waller or Kenyon Sadiq this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Darren Waller
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Darren Waller averaged 5.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.3 for Kenyon Sadiq. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Darren Waller: 5.8 versus 0.7 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
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Kenyon Sadiq
TE · NYJStats & schedule ›4.8FF projected
↑ +0.9 vs ESPN
vs LVSun 1:00 PM ET
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.
Kenyon Sadiq
FF4.8 FP
Boosted Trees4.7 FP
Workload3.1 FP
Monte Carlo3.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.7 FP.
- The LV defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 6.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kene Nwangwu, Breece Hall; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.3 targets per game.
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%.
Kenyon Sadiq
Fortified4.8
ESPN3.9
Sleeper7.2
Kenyon Sadiq faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.
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