THE ALTERNATIVE
John Bates
TE · WASStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
vs PHISun 8:20 PM ET
Should I start John Bates or Sam Roush this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Sam Roush
Week 8 · Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Sam Roush after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs PHIRESEARCH PICK
Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.4FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
John Bates
FF1.3 FP
Boosted Trees1.6 FP
Workload1.0 FP
Monte Carlo0.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.8 FP.
- The PHI defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.7 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Marcus Mariota; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.7 targets per game.
Sam Roush
FF1.4 FP
Boosted Trees2.2 FP
Workload0.8 FP
Monte Carlo0.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The SEA defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 7.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kyle Monangai; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
John Bates
Fortified1.3
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.4
John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
Sam Roush
Fortified1.4
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.8
Sam Roush faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.
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