THE ALTERNATIVE
Jared Wayne
WR · MIAStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Jared Wayne or Mitch Tinsley this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Mitch Tinsley
Week 8 · Standard
Mitch Tinsley averaged 3.5 targets per game across the last 2 recorded games, compared with 1.3 for Jared Wayne. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Mitch Tinsley: 0.3 versus 0.0 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs NERESEARCH PICK
Mitch Tinsley
WR · CINStats & schedule ›0.7FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Jared Wayne
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees0.5 FP
Workload0.3 FP
Monte Carlo0.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jaylen Wright; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Mitch Tinsley
FF0.7 FP
Boosted Trees0.1 FP
Workload2.0 FP
Monte Carlo1.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 2 recorded games: 3.5 targets per game.
Jared Wayne
Fortified0.8
ESPN1.1
Sleeper0.6
Jared Wayne faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.
Mitch Tinsley
Fortified0.7
ESPN0.9
Sleeper0.4
Mitch Tinsley faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
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