THE ALTERNATIVE
Mo Alie-Cox
TE · INDStats & schedule ›1.2FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Mo Alie-Cox 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
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Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Mo Alie-Cox
FF1.2 FP
Boosted Trees0.1 FP
Workload1.1 FP
Monte Carlo1.2 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 4.5 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 1.0 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 3.0 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Anthony Gould, Tyler Warren; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.0 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.
Mo Alie-Cox
Fortified1.2
ESPN0.8
Sleeper0.8
FantasyPros1.2
Mo Alie-Cox faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 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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