THE ALTERNATIVE
Seth McGowan
RB · INDStats & schedule ›3.0FF projected
↓ -0.7 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Seth McGowan or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Troy Franklin
Week 8 · PPR
Troy Franklin receives the better positional matchup adjustment (-7.5% versus -8.75%).
Forecast updated · PPR
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Troy Franklin
WR · DENStats & schedule ›3.0FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Seth McGowan
FF3.0 FP
Boosted Trees2.2 FP
Workload4.2 FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 3.8 FP.
- The JAC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.7 targets and 5.5 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Anthony Gould, Tyler Warren; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.0 carries per game.
Troy Franklin
FF3.0 FP
Boosted Trees3.2 FP
Workload3.4 FP
Monte Carlo— 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.
Seth McGowan
Fortified3.0
ESPN3.6
Sleeper2.8
FantasyPros—
Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
Troy Franklin
Fortified3.0
ESPN3.6
Sleeper3.4
FantasyPros—
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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