THE ALTERNATIVE
Khalil Herbert
RB · ATLStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
at TBSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Khalil Herbert or LeQuint Allen Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start LeQuint Allen Jr.
Week 8 · Standard
LeQuint Allen Jr. receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -8.75%).
Forecast updated · Standard
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LeQuint Allen Jr.
RB · JACStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs INDSun 1:00 PM ET
Khalil Herbert
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees-0.7 FP
Workload0.6 FP
Monte Carlo0.6 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.8 FP.
- The TB defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.2 targets and 0.5 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Olamide Zaccheaus, Brian Robinson Jr., Beaux Collins; their availability can redistribute the workload.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees-0.1 FP
Workload0.7 FP
Monte Carlo0.8 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 0.1 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.1 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 0.1 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.6 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 carries per game.
Khalil Herbert
Fortified0.8
ESPN—
Sleeper0.5
FantasyPros—
Khalil Herbert faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
Fortified0.8
ESPN0.5
Sleeper1.2
FantasyPros—
LeQuint Allen Jr. faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.1 fantasy points.
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