Should I start Roschon Johnson or Ty Johnson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ty Johnson

+1.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Ty Johnson over Roschon Johnson for Week 8 Standard: 3.7 projected points versus 1.8.

Roschon Johnson: 5.9 FP recent scoring average.
Ty Johnson: 5.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Ty Johnson

RB · BUFStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Roschon Johnson

RB · CHIStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

at SEA

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ty Johnson

Fortified3.7

ESPN3.8

Sleeper3.8

FantasyPros3.9

Ty Johnson faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Roschon Johnson

Fortified1.8

Sleeper0.8

FantasyPros0.7

Roschon Johnson faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.9 fantasy points.

Ty Johnson projects for 3.7 points in standard scoring, 1.9 more than Roschon Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.