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Should I start Mike Evans or Sam Roush this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Start Sam Roush

+1.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Sam Roush over Mike Evans for Week 8 Half-PPR: 1.3 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Mike Evans: BYE; 16.9 FP recent scoring average.
  • Sam Roush: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Sam Roush
Why this pick?

Sam Roush

Fortified1.3
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.8
FantasyPros1.4

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%.

Mike Evans

Fortified0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.0

Recent scoring average: 16.9 fantasy points. BYE

Mike Evans is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Sam Roush has a scheduled game and projects for 1.3 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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