PROJECTED LEADER
Jalen Royals
WR · KCStats & schedule ›2.1FF projected
↓ -1.1 vs ESPN
at DENSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Jalen Royals this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Dalton Schultz has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Dalton Schultz has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Dalton Schultz: 2.4 FP recent scoring average.
- Jalen Royals: 1.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.
Forecast updated · Standard
at DENTHE ALTERNATIVE
Dalton Schultz
TE · HOUStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Jalen Royals
Fortified2.1
ESPN3.3
Sleeper0.9
FantasyPros—
Jalen Royals faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
Dalton Schultz
Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 2.4 fantasy points.
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