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Should I start Sam Roush or Stone Smartt this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam Roush

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam Roush over Stone Smartt for Week 8 Standard: 1.0 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Sam Roush: 0.3 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Stone Smartt: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Sam Roush
Why this pick?

Sam Roush

Fortified1.0
ESPN1.1
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%.

Stone Smartt

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Sam Roush has a scheduled game and projects for 1.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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