THE ALTERNATIVE
Roschon Johnson
RB · CHIStats & schedule ›2.2FF projected
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Roschon Johnson or Zachariah Branch this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Zachariah Branch
Week 8 · Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Zachariah Branch 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
at SEARESEARCH PICK
Zachariah Branch
WR · ATLStats & schedule ›2.4FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
at TBSun 1:00 PM ET
Roschon Johnson
FF2.2 FP
Boosted Trees-2.1 FP
Workload3.4 FP
Monte Carlo4.1 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 10.0 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 1.6 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 7.1 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.5 targets and 2.5 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kyle Monangai; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.3 carries per game.
Zachariah Branch
FF2.4 FP
Boosted Trees2.4 FP
Workload2.5 FP
Monte Carlo2.7 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.9 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Olamide Zaccheaus, Brian Robinson Jr., Beaux Collins; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.
Roschon Johnson
Fortified2.2
Sleeper0.9
Roschon Johnson faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.1 fantasy points.
Zachariah Branch
Fortified2.4
ESPN2.4
Sleeper2.4
Zachariah Branch faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.
FEATURED · YOUR NEXT MOVEFortress Builder.
See an example GamePlan ↗Fortress Builder.
Your next advantage.
Start a conversation. Set your lineup, scout your opponent, or plan who to add, drop—and when.
Build my GamePlan
No signup required · Photos stay on your device
YOUR PICKUP MAP EXAMPLE
#1 Week · #1 ROS · #1 Playoffs
#3 Playoffs
#3 Week
Your next decision
SEE THE WHOLE SEASON
Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.
Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.
WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗
Scoring & lineup notes
More Week 8 decisions
WR · Week 8Zachariah Branch2.4projected FP
Jaxon Smith-Njigba20.5projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Zachariah Branch2.4projected FP
Troy Franklin2.4projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Zachariah Branch2.4projected FP
Calvin Ridley2.4projected FPCompare the matchup WR · Week 8Zachariah Branch2.4projected FP
Jalen Royals2.5projected FPCompare the matchup
Zachariah Branch2.4projected FPJaxon Smith-Njigba20.5projected FPZachariah Branch2.4projected FPTroy Franklin2.4projected FPZachariah Branch2.4projected FPCalvin Ridley2.4projected FPZachariah Branch2.4projected FPJalen Royals2.5projected FPRB · Week 8
Jahmyr Gibbs20.4projected FP
Kenneth Walker III19.4projected FPCompare the matchup RB · Week 8Kenneth Walker III19.4projected FP
Javonte Williams18.6projected FPCompare the matchup RB · Week 8Javonte Williams18.6projected FP
Kyren Williams17.6projected FPCompare the matchup RB · Week 8Kyren Williams17.6projected FP
Derrick Henry17.5projected FPCompare the matchup RB · Week 8Derrick Henry17.5projected FP
James Cook III17.2projected FPCompare the matchup RB · Week 8James Cook III17.2projected FP
Bijan Robinson16.8projected FPCompare the matchup
Compare other players Week 8Jahmyr Gibbs20.4projected FPKenneth Walker III19.4projected FPKenneth Walker III19.4projected FPJavonte Williams18.6projected FPJavonte Williams18.6projected FPKyren Williams17.6projected FPKyren Williams17.6projected FPDerrick Henry17.5projected FPDerrick Henry17.5projected FPJames Cook III17.2projected FPJames Cook III17.2projected FPBijan Robinson16.8projected FP