THE ALTERNATIVE
Jonah Coleman
RB · DENStats & schedule ›1.7FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
vs KCSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Jonah Coleman or Pierre Strong Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Pierre Strong Jr.
Week 8 · Standard
Pierre Strong Jr. averaged 8.0 carries per game across the last 2 recorded games, compared with 5.0 for Jonah Coleman. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Pierre Strong Jr. receives the better positional matchup adjustment (5% versus -5%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs KCRESEARCH PICK
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB · GBStats & schedule ›2.1FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
vs CARThu 8:15 PM ET
Jonah Coleman
FF1.7 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- The KC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 5%.
- Last 2 recorded games: 5.0 carries per game.
Pierre Strong Jr.
FF2.1 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.3 FP.
- The CAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 5%.
- Last 2 recorded games: 8.0 carries per game.
Jonah Coleman
Fortified1.7
ESPN1.3
Sleeper2.4
FantasyPros—
Jonah Coleman faces KC in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.
Pierre Strong Jr.
Fortified2.1
ESPN2.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros—
Pierre Strong Jr. faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.
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