THE ALTERNATIVE
Mitch Tinsley
WR · CINStats & schedule ›0.9FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Mitch Tinsley 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 TENRESEARCH PICK
Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Mitch Tinsley
FF0.9 FP
Boosted Trees-0.1 FP
Workload2.4 FP
Monte Carlo2.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.6 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 2 recorded games: 3.5 targets per game.
Sam Roush
FF1.3 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.
Mitch Tinsley
Fortified0.9
ESPN1.1
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros1.0
Mitch Tinsley faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points.
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%.
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