THE ALTERNATIVE
Nate Adkins
TE · DENStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Nate Adkins or Sam Roush this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Sam Roush
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Sam Roush averaged 0.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.0 for Nate Adkins. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs KCRESEARCH PICK
Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Nate Adkins
FF1.3 FP
Boosted Trees1.5 FP
Workload0.4 FP
Monte Carlo0.4 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The KC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jaylen Waddle; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.0 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.
Nate Adkins
Fortified1.3
ESPN0.8
Sleeper1.4
FantasyPros1.6
Nate Adkins faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
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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