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

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Patrick Herbert: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Patrick Herbert: 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Sam Roush: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:15 PM ET · Half-PPR

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Patrick Herbert

TE · LACStats & schedule

0.5FF projected

at LAR

Sun 4:05 PM ET

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Sam Roush

TE · CHIStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Patrick Herbert

Fortified0.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.9

Patrick Herbert faces LAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

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%.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 11:15 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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