Jalen Royals vs Konata Mumpfield
Two wide receivers 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 · 95% confident
Konata Mumpfield- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 4.8 vs 1.8 pts/game
- More points per game: 4.2 vs 2.5
- More opportunity: 41% snap share, 1 red-zone touches
Jalen Royals and Konata Mumpfield are a Week 8 roster decision at wide receiver. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections give a modest edge: Konata Mumpfield at 4.8 PPR points per game to Jalen Royals's 1.8. This week's Clutch Score has Konata Mumpfield at 5.0 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.9.
So far in 2026 Konata Mumpfield has carried the heavier workload (41% snap share, 19 touches to Jalen Royals's 11), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Konata Mumpfield has scored more per game this season (4.2 to 2.5 PPR across 7 and 6 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Konata Mumpfield is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Royals | Mumpfield |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Position rank | WR104 | WR72 |
| Opponent | @ DEN | vs LAC |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 1.8 | 4.8 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 15.1 | 29.2 |
| Points / game | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| Games played | 6 | 7 |
| Scoring rank | WR104 | WR84 |
| Snap share | 38% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Bye week | 5 | 11 |
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: Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield for the rest of 2026?
Konata Mumpfield is a clear call over Jalen Royals from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield?
Konata Mumpfield projects for 4.8 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 1.8 for Jalen Royals. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield?
Konata Mumpfield has 29 PPR points in 2026 (4.2 per game over 7 games), to 15 for Jalen Royals (2.5 per game over 6).
Who should I start in Week 8, Jalen Royals or Konata Mumpfield?
Konata Mumpfield has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 5.0 PPR points to 1.9 for Jalen Royals, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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