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Seth McGowan
RB · INDStats & schedule ›2.0FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at JACSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Seth McGowan or Zachariah Branch this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Seth McGowan
Week 8 · Standard
Recent scoring favors Seth McGowan: 2.8 versus 0.5 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
at JACTHE ALTERNATIVE
Zachariah Branch
WR · ATLStats & schedule ›1.7FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at TBSun 1:00 PM ET
Seth McGowan
FF2.0 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.8 FP.
- The JAC defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 7.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.0 carries per game.
Zachariah Branch
FF1.7 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.5 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.0 targets per game.
Seth McGowan
Fortified2.0
ESPN2.1
Sleeper2.3
FantasyPros—
Seth McGowan faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.
Zachariah Branch
Fortified1.7
ESPN1.8
Sleeper1.8
FantasyPros—
Zachariah Branch faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.
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