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Should I start Sam Roush or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyler Higbee

+3.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyler Higbee over Sam Roush for Week 8 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 1.2.

  • Sam Roush: 0.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Tyler Higbee: 5.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyler Higbee
Why this pick?

Tyler Higbee

Fortified4.5
ESPN3.9
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.1 fantasy points.

Sam Roush

Fortified1.2
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam Roush faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Tyler Higbee projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 3.4 more than Sam Roush. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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