Should I start Marquez Valdes-Scantling or Theo Wease Jr. this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

• His prior three-game scoring average was 4.2 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.6 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
• Recent scoring average: 4.2 FP.
• Last 3 recorded games: 1.7 targets per game.

Theo Wease Jr.

Middle 80% scoring range: -2.5–4.7 FP

• His prior three-game scoring average was 2.6 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.6 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
• Recent scoring average: 3.4 FP.
• The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
• The saved workload scenario allocates 0.7 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
• Return scenarios include Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson, Tre' Harris; their availability can redistribute the workload.
• Last 2 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.