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Evan Engram
TE · DENStats & schedule ›2.9FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Evan Engram or Mason Taylor this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Evan Engram
Week 8 · Standard
Evan Engram averaged 3.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.0 for Mason Taylor. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Evan Engram receives the better positional matchup adjustment (5% versus 3.75%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs KCTHE ALTERNATIVE
Mason Taylor
TE · NYJStats & schedule ›2.8FF projected
↓ -0.5 vs ESPN
vs LVSun 1:00 PM ET
Evan Engram
FF2.9 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.5 FP.
- The KC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.7 targets per game.
Mason Taylor
FF2.8 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.9 FP.
- The LV defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 3.75%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Evan Engram
Fortified2.9
ESPN2.6
Sleeper3.0
FantasyPros—
Evan Engram faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
Mason Taylor
Fortified2.8
ESPN3.3
Sleeper1.9
FantasyPros—
Mason Taylor faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.
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