RESEARCH PICK
Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.0FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Sam Roush or Tim Patrick this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Sam Roush
Week 8 · Standard
The available paired forecasts favor Sam Roush after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Standard
at SEATHE ALTERNATIVE
Tim Patrick
WR · NYJStats & schedule ›0.5FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
vs LVSun 1:00 PM ET
Sam Roush
FF1.0 FP
Boosted Trees1.9 FP
Workload0.6 FP
Monte Carlo0.5 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The SEA defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 7.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kyle Monangai; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
Tim Patrick
FF0.5 FP
Boosted Trees0.9 FP
Workload1.2 FP
Monte Carlo1.2 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 2.0 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.2 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 1.4 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Kene Nwangwu, Breece Hall; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 2 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Sam Roush
Fortified1.0
ESPN1.1
Sleeper1.3
FantasyPros1.0
Sam Roush faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.
Tim Patrick
Fortified0.5
ESPN0.4
Sleeper0.8
FantasyPros0.5
Tim Patrick faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.4 fantasy points.
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