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Seth McGowan
RB · INDStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Seth McGowan or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Seth McGowan
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Recent scoring favors Seth McGowan: 3.5 versus 1.1 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
at JACTHE ALTERNATIVE
Troy Franklin
WR · DENStats & schedule ›2.5FF projected
↓ -0.5 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Seth McGowan
FF2.9 FP
Boosted Trees1.9 FP
Workload3.9 FP
Monte Carlo4.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 3.5 FP.
- The JAC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.7 targets and 5.5 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Anthony Gould, Tyler Warren; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.0 carries per game.
Troy Franklin
FF2.5 FP
Boosted Trees2.9 FP
Workload2.7 FP
Monte Carlo2.6 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.1 FP.
- The KC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.2 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: 1.0 targets per game.
Seth McGowan
Fortified2.9
ESPN3.3
Sleeper3.9
FantasyPros2.8
Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
Troy Franklin
Fortified2.5
ESPN3.0
Sleeper2.8
FantasyPros3.1
Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
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