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Ian Thomas
TE · LVStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at NYJSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Ian Thomas or Nick Kallerup this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Ian Thomas
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Recent scoring favors Ian Thomas: 0.9 versus 0.0 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
at NYJTHE ALTERNATIVE
Nick Kallerup
TE · SEAStats & schedule ›0.7FF projected
vs CHIMon 8:15 PM ET
Ian Thomas
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees1.2 FP
Workload0.9 FP
Monte Carlo1.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.9 FP.
- The NYJ defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jack Bech, Carter Runyon; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.0 targets per game.
Nick Kallerup
FF0.7 FP
Workload0.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Drew Lock, Rashid Shaheed, Velus Jones Jr., Zach Charbonnet, Jadarian Price; their availability can redistribute the workload.
Ian Thomas
Fortified0.8
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros0.9
Ian Thomas faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
Nick Kallerup
Fortified0.7
Sleeper0.9
FantasyPros0.6
Nick Kallerup faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.
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