THE ALTERNATIVE
Jalen Nailor
WR · LVStats & schedule ›3.2FF projected
↓ -1.7 vs ESPN
at NYJSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Jalen Nailor or Tez Johnson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Tez Johnson
Week 8 · Standard
Recent scoring favors Tez Johnson: 5.9 versus 1.1 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
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Tez Johnson
WR · TBStats & schedule ›3.7FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
vs ATLSun 1:00 PM ET
Jalen Nailor
FF3.2 FP
Boosted Trees4.0 FP
Workload3.0 FP
Monte Carlo3.0 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 0.9 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate up 0.2 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 1.1 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jack Bech, Carter Runyon; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.3 targets per game.
Tez Johnson
FF3.7 FP
Boosted Trees3.3 FP
Workload3.3 FP
Monte Carlo3.6 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.9 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.1 targets and 0.4 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Emeka Egbuka; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.
Jalen Nailor
Fortified3.2
ESPN5.0
Sleeper2.4
FantasyPros3.8
Jalen Nailor faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points.
Tez Johnson
Fortified3.7
ESPN3.6
Sleeper2.7
FantasyPros3.0
Tez Johnson faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.9 fantasy points.
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