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Johnson

RB · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points1.3pts

projected 6.9

Kamara

RB · NO vs PIT (Paris)

Kickoff Sun 9:30 AM ETLatest report: Limited · back

Projected points6.8pts

Roschon Johnson or Alvin Kamara: who should I start in Week 7?

Roschon Johnson already played (1.3 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Alvin Kamara with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Wed 9:31 AM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 27.0 rushing yards, above his usual 12.2.+1.5 pts
    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.34 touchdowns, above his usual 0.17.+1.0 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 6.5 receiving yards, below his usual 12.5.−0.6 pts
    • Everything else+0.6 pts

    Usually scores 4.5 → projected 6.9+2.5 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team was expected to score 26.8 points, a high scoring spot.
    • His last three games run 4.5 points above his season average.
    • EdgeNE is the 12th toughest defense for running backs.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 0.25 touchdowns, below his usual 0.60.−2.1 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 16.0 rushing yards, below his usual 24.0.−0.8 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 2.5 catches, below his usual 3.0.−0.5 pts

    Usually scores 10.5 → projected 6.8−3.7 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • He handles only 20% of his team's touches, so the work is shared.
    • EdgePIT is the 7th toughest defense for running backs.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionJohnson: 6.9 (best)Kamara: 6.8
TD pointsof the projectionJohnson: 2.0 (best)Kamara: 1.5
Expected TDsthis weekJohnson: 0.34 (best)Kamara: 0.25
Projected team pointsJohnson: 26.8 (best)Kamara: 20.8
Goal line carriesper gameJohnson: 0.3Kamara: 0.4 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameJohnson: 1.2 (best)Kamara: 1.0
Red zone targetsper gameJohnson: 0.3 (best)Kamara: 0.2
Role
Snap shareJohnson: 15%Kamara: 30% (best)
Usage worthptsJohnson: 5.1Kamara: 10.1 (best)
Touch shareJohnson: 8%Kamara: 20% (best)
Target shareJohnson: 4%Kamara: 12% (best)
Touches / gameJohnson: 5.0Kamara: 10.0 (best)
Targets / gameJohnson: 1.7Kamara: 4.0 (best)
Air yards shareJohnson: 2% (best)Kamara: 0.5%
Vacated touches this weekJohnson: 16.2 (best)Kamara: 14.3
High value touches / gameJohnson: 1.7Kamara: 3.4 (best)
Goal line carry shareJohnson: 8%Kamara: 17% (best)
Red zone touches / gameJohnson: 1.5 (best)Kamara: 1.2
Rush success rateJohnson: 41% (best)Kamara: 31%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Johnson: 0%Kamara: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredJohnson: Earned by usage 5.1Scored 4.5Kamara: Earned by usage 10.1Scored 10.5
Rush yards / gameJohnson: 12.2Kamara: 24.0 (best)
Points from rushingJohnson: 50%Kamara: 46%
WOPRJohnson: 0.08Kamara: 0.17 (best)
RZ target shareJohnson: 6% (best)Kamara: 5%
Inside 10 target shareJohnson: 7% (best)Kamara: 0%
Catch rateJohnson: 80% (best)Kamara: 75%
Rushing points / gameJohnson: 2.2 pts / gameKamara: 4.8 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorJohnson: 1.3 pts / gameKamara: 3.5 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorJohnson: 2.8Kamara: 3.9 (best)
CeilingJohnson: 14.6 (best)Kamara: 11.1
Points from TDssteadier when lowerJohnson: 22%Kamara: 34%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Johnson: 0%Kamara: 20% (best)
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterJohnson: 67%Kamara: 60% (best)
SteadinessJohnson: Volatile±5.6 ptsKamara: Up & down (best)±8.3 pts · 5 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmJohnson: C- (best)Kamara: D+
Game scriptJohnson: Expected to lead (best)Kamara: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterJohnson: 1.2 (best)Kamara: 1.7
Defense funnelJohnson: NeutralKamara: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedJohnson: 9th (tough)Kamara: 14th (average) (best)
Backfield roleJohnson: BackupKamara: Backup
Opp defender outJohnson: None listedKamara: Joseph-Day (DT)
WeatherJohnson: No concernKamara: Outdoor60F, 16 mph wind, rain
Roof / surfaceJohnson: OpenKamara: Openturf
Rest / scheduleJohnson: Short week (4d)Kamara: Normal
Opp paceJohnson: 9th (fast) (best)Kamara: 13th (average)
Opp stuff rateJohnson: 13% (best)29th (soft)Kamara: 21%8th (tough)
Opp yards per carry allowedJohnson: 4.1 (best)18th (average)Kamara: 3.913th (average)
Opp pass yds allowedJohnson: 14th (average) (best)Kamara: 8th (tough)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Johnson: 0.0Kamara: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedJohnson: 79% (best)20th (average)Kamara: 76%14th (average)
Starting QBJohnson: Williams (Active)Kamara: Shough (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgJohnson: 8.9Kamara: 13.4 (best)
Last 5 avgJohnson: 5.4Kamara: 10.5 (best)
vs seasonJohnson: +4.5 (Rising) (best)Kamara: +2.9 (Rising)
Yards per carryJohnson: 3.3Kamara: 3.4 (best)
Carries / gameJohnson: 3.7Kamara: 7.0 (best)
Yards per route runJohnson: 2.34 (best)Kamara: 1.65
Receiving aDOTJohnson: 2.9Kamara: 0.3
Touch share trendJohnson: RisingKamara: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesJohnson: 45%Kamara: 45% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterJohnson: RB36 (best)Kamara: RB37
Yards linerushingJohnson: 27.0 (best)Kamara: 16.0

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