FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 82026 ยท Standard ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Sam Roush or Taquan Mizzell this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam Roush

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam Roush over Taquan Mizzell 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.
  • Taquan Mizzell: 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%.

Taquan Mizzell

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

BYE

Taquan Mizzell 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.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes

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.

More Week 8 decisions

Still deciding on Sam Roush?

TE ยท Week 8Sam Roush or Trey McBride?1.0 vs 10.4 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam Roush or Ian Thomas?1.0 vs 1.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam Roush or Jonnu Smith?1.0 vs 1.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam Roush or Will Kacmarek?1.0 vs 1.0 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

RB ยท Week 8Kenneth Walker III or Jahmyr Gibbs?20.2 vs 18.1 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Jahmyr Gibbs or Derrick Henry?18.1 vs 17.8 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Derrick Henry or Javonte Williams?17.8 vs 16.8 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Javonte Williams or Chuba Hubbard?16.8 vs 16.6 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Chuba Hubbard or Kyren Williams?16.6 vs 16.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Kyren Williams or James Cook III?16.2 vs 16.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 8