Cade Stover vs Sam Roush
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 92% confident
Cade Stover- More points per game: 1.0 vs 0.9
- More opportunity: 26% snap share, 1 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: TE55 vs TE57
Cade Stover and Sam Roush are a Week 8 roster decision at tight end. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections give a modest edge: Sam Roush at 2.5 PPR points per game to Cade Stover's 0.9. Cade Stover is on a bye in Week 8, while Sam Roush carries a Clutch Score of 2.2.
So far in 2026 Cade Stover has carried the heavier workload (26% snap share, 6 touches to Sam Roush's 5), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Cade Stover has scored more per game this season (1.0 to 0.9 PPR across 7 and 7 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Cade Stover is the clear pick on more points per game so far and the bigger workload. Sam Roush carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Stover | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | Bye | 2.2 |
| Position rank | Bye | TE48 |
| Opponent | Bye | @ SEA |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Points / game | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Scoring rank | TE55 | TE57 |
| Snap share | 26% | 22% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cade Stover or Sam Roush.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Cade Stover or Sam Roush for the rest of 2026?
Cade Stover is a clear call over Sam Roush from Week 8 on, on more points per game so far and the bigger workload. Sam Roush carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Cade Stover or Sam Roush?
Sam Roush projects for 2.5 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 0.9 for Cade Stover. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Cade Stover or Sam Roush?
Cade Stover has 7 PPR points in 2026 (1.0 per game over 7 games), to 6 for Sam Roush (0.9 per game over 7).
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.