THE ALTERNATIVE
Elijah Mitchell
RB · PHIStats & schedule ›1.7FF projected
at WASSun 8:20 PM ET
Should I start Elijah Mitchell or Roschon Johnson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Roschon Johnson
Week 8 · Standard
Recent scoring favors Roschon Johnson: 5.9 versus 3.4 FP per game. Roschon Johnson receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -5%).
Forecast updated · Standard
at WASRESEARCH PICK
Roschon Johnson
RB · CHIStats & schedule ›1.8FF projected
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Elijah Mitchell
FF1.7 FP
- Recent scoring average: 3.4 FP.
- The WAS defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 5%.
Roschon Johnson
FF1.8 FP
Boosted Trees-1.8 FP
Workload2.9 FP
Monte Carlo3.5 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 8.3 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 1.3 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 5.9 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.5 targets and 2.5 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kyle Monangai; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.3 carries per game.
Elijah Mitchell
Fortified1.7
Sleeper1.6
Elijah Mitchell faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.
Roschon Johnson
Fortified1.8
Sleeper0.8
Roschon Johnson faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.9 fantasy points.
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