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

THE FF CALL

Start Sam Roush

+1.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Sam Roush over Will Pauling for Week 8 Half-PPR: 1.4 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Sam Roush: 0.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Will Pauling: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Sam Roush
Why this pick?

Sam Roush

Fortified1.4
ESPN1.5
Sleeper1.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam Roush faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Will Pauling

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Will Pauling is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Sam Roush has a scheduled game and projects for 1.4 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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