THE ALTERNATIVE
Samaje Perine
RB · CINStats & schedule ›7.9FF projected
↑ +0.6 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Samaje Perine or Tyler Allgeier this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Tyler Allgeier
Week 8 · PPR
Tyler Allgeier averaged 9.7 carries per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 6.7 for Samaje Perine. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Tyler Allgeier receives the better positional matchup adjustment (1.25% versus 0%).
Forecast updated · PPR
vs TENRESEARCH PICK
Tyler Allgeier
RB · ARIStats & schedule ›7.5FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
at DALSun 1:00 PM ET
Samaje Perine
FF7.9 FP
Boosted Trees4.8 FP
Workload6.8 FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 15.8 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 1.5 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 11.7 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.3 targets and 7.5 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.7 carries per game.
Tyler Allgeier
FF7.5 FP
Boosted Trees7.5 FP
Workload6.9 FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.8 FP.
- The DAL defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 1.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.3 targets and 7.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include James Conner, Carson Beck, Tip Reiman, Jeremiyah Love; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 9.7 carries per game.
Samaje Perine
Fortified7.9
ESPN7.3
Sleeper6.7
FantasyPros—
Samaje Perine faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.7 fantasy points.
Tyler Allgeier
Fortified7.5
ESPN7.2
Sleeper8.0
FantasyPros—
Tyler Allgeier faces DAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.
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