THE ALTERNATIVE
Jeremy Ruckert
TE · NYJStats & schedule ›1.2FF projected
↑ +0.8 vs ESPN
vs LVSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Jeremy Ruckert or Jonnu Smith this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Jonnu Smith
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Jonnu Smith averaged 0.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.0 for Jeremy Ruckert. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Jonnu Smith: 0.5 versus 0.0 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs LVRESEARCH PICK
Jonnu Smith
TE · GBStats & schedule ›1.4FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
vs CARThu 8:15 PM ET
Jeremy Ruckert
FF1.2 FP
Boosted Trees1.1 FP
Workload0.2 FP
Monte Carlo0.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The LV defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 6.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.1 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: 0.0 targets per game.
Jonnu Smith
FF1.4 FP
Boosted Trees1.7 FP
Workload0.9 FP
Monte Carlo1.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.7 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Matthew Golden; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
Jeremy Ruckert
Fortified1.2
ESPN0.4
Sleeper2.1
Jeremy Ruckert faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.
Jonnu Smith
Fortified1.4
ESPN1.4
Sleeper1.6
Jonnu Smith faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.
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