THE ALTERNATIVE
Jared Wayne
WR · MIAStats & schedule ›1.2FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Jared Wayne or Mitch Tinsley this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Mitch Tinsley
Week 8 · PPR
Mitch Tinsley averaged 3.5 targets per game across the last 2 recorded games, compared with 1.3 for Jared Wayne. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Mitch Tinsley: 0.8 versus 0.0 FP per game. Mitch Tinsley receives the better positional matchup adjustment (1.25% versus 0%).
Forecast updated · PPR
vs NERESEARCH PICK
Mitch Tinsley
WR · CINStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Jared Wayne
FF1.2 FP
Boosted Trees0.3 FP
Workload0.5 FP
Monte Carlo0.5 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jaylen Wright; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Mitch Tinsley
FF1.1 FP
Boosted Trees-0.5 FP
Workload2.9 FP
Monte Carlo2.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.8 FP.
- The TEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 1.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 2 recorded games: 3.5 targets per game.
Jared Wayne
Fortified1.2
ESPN1.6
Sleeper1.0
FantasyPros1.1
Jared Wayne faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.
Mitch Tinsley
Fortified1.1
ESPN1.3
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros1.2
Mitch Tinsley faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
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