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 Will Kacmarek this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Will Kacmarek
Week 8 · Standard
Will Kacmarek averaged 1.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.3 for Jonnu Smith. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs CARRESEARCH PICK
Will Kacmarek
TE · MIAStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 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.
Will Kacmarek
FF1.1 FP
Boosted Trees1.8 FP
Workload1.3 FP
Monte Carlo0.9 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.3 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.
Jonnu Smith
Fortified1.2
ESPN1.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyPros1.4
Jonnu Smith faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
Will Kacmarek
Fortified1.1
ESPN1.2
Sleeper0.7
FantasyPros1.3
Will Kacmarek faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.
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