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Should I start Jalen Royals or Tyrone Tracy Jr. this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jalen Royals

+2.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jalen Royals over Tyrone Tracy Jr. for Week 8 Half-PPR: 2.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Jalen Royals: 1.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against DEN.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr.: BYE; 7.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jalen Royals
Why this pick?

Jalen Royals

Fortified2.4
ESPN3.4
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jalen Royals faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points. BYE

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Jalen Royals has a scheduled game and projects for 2.4 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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