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Jalen Royals
WR · KCStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↓ -1.3 vs ESPN
at DENSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Jalen Royals or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
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Start Jalen Royals
Week 8 · PPR
Jalen Royals averaged 2.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Troy Franklin. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Jalen Royals: 2.2 versus 1.6 FP per game. Jalen Royals receives the better positional matchup adjustment (-2.5% versus -7.5%).
Forecast updated · PPR
at DENTHE ALTERNATIVE
Troy Franklin
WR · DENStats & schedule ›3.1FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Jalen Royals
FF2.9 FP
Boosted Trees4.6 FP
Workload3.5 FP
Monte Carlo3.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.2 FP.
- The DEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.7 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Rashee Rice; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.3 targets per game.
Troy Franklin
FF3.1 FP
Boosted Trees3.2 FP
Workload3.4 FP
Monte Carlo3.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.6 FP.
- The KC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 7.5%.
- 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.
Jalen Royals
Fortified2.9
ESPN4.2
Sleeper1.9
FantasyPros2.8
Jalen Royals faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
Troy Franklin
Fortified3.1
ESPN3.6
Sleeper3.4
FantasyPros3.9
Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.
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