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Nate Adkins
TE · DENStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Nate Adkins or Tim Patrick this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
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Start Nate Adkins
Week 8 · PPR
Nate Adkins receives the better positional matchup adjustment (5% versus 0%).
Forecast updated · PPR
vs KCTHE ALTERNATIVE
Tim Patrick
WR · NYJStats & schedule ›0.9FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
vs LVSun 1:00 PM ET
Nate Adkins
FF1.3 FP
Boosted Trees2.6 FP
Workload0.5 FP
Monte Carlo0.6 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 0.0 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.1 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The KC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.4 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: 0.0 targets per game.
Tim Patrick
FF0.9 FP
Boosted Trees1.1 FP
Workload1.8 FP
Monte Carlo1.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.4 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kene Nwangwu, Breece Hall; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 2 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Nate Adkins
Fortified1.3
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.7
Nate Adkins faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
Tim Patrick
Fortified0.9
ESPN0.6
Sleeper1.2
Tim Patrick faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.
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