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Payne Durham
TE · TBStats & schedule ›0.3FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
vs ATLSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Payne Durham or Tyler Conklin this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Payne Durham
Week 8 · Standard
Payne Durham receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -10%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs ATLTHE ALTERNATIVE
Tyler Conklin
TE · DETStats & schedule ›0.1FF projected
vs MINSun 1:00 PM ET
Payne Durham
FF0.3 FP
Boosted Trees1.0 FP
Workload0.3 FP
Monte Carlo0.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.2 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.3 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Emeka Egbuka; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
Tyler Conklin
FF0.1 FP
- The MIN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 10%.
Payne Durham
Fortified0.3
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.1
FantasyPros0.4
Payne Durham faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.
Tyler Conklin
Fortified0.1
Sleeper0.1
FantasyPros0.1
Tyler Conklin faces MIN in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.
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