Worthy
WR · KC @ DEN
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points8.7pts
Williams
WR · WAS vs PHI
Kickoff Sun 8:20 PM ET
Projected points8.7pts
Toss-up
Bench
Antonio Williams or Xavier Worthy: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Xavier Worthy gets the nod over Antonio Williams.
- Ahead by
- Level
- with Williams
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
- Started
- 42%
- of leagues
Case for Williams
The case for Williams is an offense expected to score more (23.0 points to 20.8) and a softer pass defense.
Flips if
Start Antonio Williams instead if you want an offense expected to score more (23.0 points to 20.8).
Risk
The risk: Worthy caught 3 for 11 yards last week (4.1 points).
Highlights
WorthyToss-upWR · KC @ DENUsually 8.6+0.1pts this week
Helps him
- +0.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.29 touchdowns, above his usual 0.17.
Hurts him
- −0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 3.5 catches, below his usual 4.0.
- toughestper targetEdgeDEN allows plenty of WR chances because receivers see plenty of targets on them; per target they’re tough (1.41 pts, toughest).
- 5.1floorA quiet week could drop to about 5.1 points.
WilliamsFirst outWR · WAS vs PHIUsually 7.4+1.3pts this week
Helps him
- +1.2pts2 linesTouchdowns 0.28 (usual 0.17) and catches 3.5 (usual 3.0) both sit above his usual.
- PHIvs WRsEdgePHI is the 8th softest defense for receivers.
Hurts him
- 2ndlowest totalEdgeHe plays in the 2nd lowest scoring game on the slate.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionWorthy: 8.7Williams: 8.7
TD pointsof the projectionWorthy: 1.7Williams: 1.7
Expected TDsthis weekWorthy: 0.29 (best)Williams: 0.28
Projected team pointsWorthy: 20.8Williams: 23.0 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameWorthy: 0.7 (best)Williams: 0.3
Role
Snap shareWorthy: 82% (best)Williams: 55%
Usage worthptsWorthy: 9.9 (best)Williams: 7.3
Target shareWorthy: 20% (best)Williams: 14%
Targets / gameWorthy: 5.8 (best)Williams: 4.3
Air yards shareWorthy: 27% (best)Williams: 18%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWorthy: In lineWilliams: 2 RZ targets
WOPRWorthy: 0.48 (best)Williams: 0.32
RZ target shareWorthy: 15% (best)Williams: 10%
Catch rateWorthy: 69%Williams: 69%
SeparationWorthy: 3.4 yds (best)Williams: 2.2 yds
YAC over expectedWorthy: −0.5 (best)Williams: −0.8
Usage worth vs scoredWorthy: Earned by usage 9.9Scored 8.6Williams: Earned by usage 7.3Scored 7.4
Vacated targets this weekWorthy: 3.8Williams: 5.9 (best)
Inside 10 target shareWorthy: 18% (best)Williams: 8%
Range
FloorWorthy: 5.1Williams: 5.4 (best)
CeilingWorthy: 14.4 (best)Williams: 13.3
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWorthy: 12%Williams: 14%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Worthy: 0%Williams: 0%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterWorthy: 46% (best)Williams: 67%
SteadinessWorthy: Steady (best)±4.2 ptsWilliams: Steady±4.6 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmWorthy: DWilliams: B (best)
Game scriptWorthy: Expected to leadWilliams: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWorthy: 1.4Williams: 0.4 (best)
Defense funnelWorthy: NeutralWilliams: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedWorthy: 17th (average)Williams: 24th (soft) (best)
Starting QBWorthy: Mahomes (Active)Williams: Daniels (Active)
Opp defender outWorthy: Elliss (LB)Williams: None listed
Roof / surfacegrassWorthy: OpenWilliams: Open
Rest / scheduleWorthy: NormalWilliams: Off a bye
Opp paceWorthy: 30th (slow)Williams: 27th (slow) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game19th (average)Worthy: 3.3Williams: 3.3
Opp catch rate allowedWorthy: 54%2nd (tough)Williams: 59% (best)10th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgWorthy: 9.8 (best)Williams: 6.4
Last 5 avgWorthy: 9.4 (best)Williams: 5.6
vs seasonWorthy: +1.2 (Rising) (best)Williams: −1.0 (Cooling)
Yards per route runWorthy: 1.28Williams: 1.74 (best)
Receiving aDOTWorthy: 8.7Williams: 11.7
Target share trendWorthy: CoolingWilliams: Cooling
Crowd
Started in leaguesWorthy: 43% (best)Williams: 41%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWorthy: WR44Williams: WR43 (best)
Yards linereceivingWorthy: 33.0Williams: 35.0 (best)
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