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Will Kacmarek
TE · MIAStats & schedule ›1.7FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Will Kacmarek or Will Mallory this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
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Start Will Kacmarek
Week 8 · PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Will Kacmarek after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · PPR
vs NETHE ALTERNATIVE
Will Mallory
TE · INDStats & schedule ›1.6FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Will Kacmarek
FF1.7 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.0 FP.
- The NE defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Will Mallory
FF1.6 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.0 FP.
- Last 1 recorded games: 6.0 targets per game.
Will Kacmarek
Fortified1.7
ESPN2.1
Sleeper1.3
FantasyPros—
Will Kacmarek faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
Will Mallory
Fortified1.6
ESPN1.4
Sleeper0.4
FantasyPros—
Will Mallory faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points.
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