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Ray Davis
RB · BUFStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
vs BALSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Ray Davis or Sam Roush this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Ray Davis
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Recent scoring favors Ray Davis: 2.6 versus 0.0 FP per game. Ray Davis receives the better positional matchup adjustment (-3.75% versus -7.5%).
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs BALTHE ALTERNATIVE
Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.4FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Ray Davis
FF1.3 FP
Boosted Trees1.3 FP
Workload2.3 FP
Monte Carlo2.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.6 FP.
- The BAL defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.9 targets and 1.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include DJ Moore; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 carries per game.
Sam Roush
FF1.4 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.
Ray Davis
Fortified1.3
ESPN1.8
Sleeper0.8
Ray Davis faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
Sam Roush
Fortified1.4
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.8
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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