THE ALTERNATIVE
Jonnu Smith
TE · GBStats & schedule ›1.2FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs CARThu 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Jonnu Smith or Mitchell Evans this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Mitchell Evans
Week 8 · Standard
Mitchell Evans averaged 1.7 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.3 for Jonnu Smith. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Mitchell Evans: 2.0 versus 0.3 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs CARRESEARCH PICK
Mitchell Evans
TE · CARStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
↓ -0.4 vs ESPN
at GBThu 8:15 PM ET
Jonnu Smith
FF1.2 FP
Boosted Trees1.6 FP
Workload0.6 FP
Monte Carlo0.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.7 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Matthew Golden; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
Mitchell Evans
FF1.3 FP
Boosted Trees1.6 FP
Workload1.7 FP
Monte Carlo1.7 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.0 FP.
- The GB defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.5 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Jalen Coker; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.7 targets per game.
Jonnu Smith
Fortified1.2
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyPros1.4
Jonnu Smith faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
Mitchell Evans
Fortified1.3
ESPN1.7
Sleeper1.0
FantasyPros1.5
Mitchell Evans faces GB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
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