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Sam Roush
TE · CHIStats & schedule ›1.2FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at SEAMon 8:15 PM ET
Should I start Sam Roush or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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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
Will Kacmarek
TE · MIAStats & schedule ›0.9FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Sam Roush
FF1.2 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.3 FP.
- The SEA defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 6.25%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
Will Kacmarek
FF0.9 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.0 FP.
- The NE defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Sam Roush
Fortified1.2
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.2
FantasyPros—
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%.
Will Kacmarek
Fortified0.9
ESPN1.1
Sleeper0.7
FantasyPros—
Will Kacmarek faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
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