Jeanty
RB · LV @ NYJ
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points15.4pts
Stevenson
RB · NE @ MIA
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points14.5pts
Toss-up
Bench
Ashton Jeanty or Rhamondre Stevenson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Ashton Jeanty gets the nod over Rhamondre Stevenson.
- Ahead by
- +0.9pts
- over Stevenson
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
- Started
- 95%
- of leagues
Case for Stevenson
The case for Stevenson is more carries that keep drives going (36% to 31%) and more long runs (2.6% of carries go 20+ yards to 0%).
Flips if
Start Rhamondre Stevenson instead if you want more long runs (2.6% of carries go 20+ yards to 0%).
Risk
Weather in Rhamondre Stevenson's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
JeantyToss-upRB · LV @ NYJUsually 17.4−2.0pts this week
Helps him
- +0.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.68 touchdowns, above his usual 0.57.
- 1.3inside the 5He averages 1.3 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
- 6.3per gameHe adds 6.3 targets a game as a receiver.
Hurts him
- −1.6ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 28.5 receiving yards, below his usual 44.6.
- −1.4ptscatchesHis lines put him at 3.5 catches, below his usual 4.9.
- 6th toughestper carryEdgeNYJ allows plenty of RB chances because teams run on them a lot; per carry or target they’re tough (0.79 pts, 6th toughest).
StevensonFirst outRB · NE @ MIAUsually 12.4+2.1pts this week
Helps him
- +2.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.82 touchdowns, above his usual 0.43.
- +1.1ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 51.5 rushing yards, above his usual 40.7.
- MIAvs RBsEdgeMIA is the 3rd softest defense for running backs.
Hurts him
- −1.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 19.5 receiving yards, below his usual 29.1.
- 43%dud weeks43% of his games have been dud weeks.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionJeanty: 15.4 (best)Stevenson: 14.5
TD pointsof the projectionJeanty: 4.1Stevenson: 4.9 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekJeanty: 0.68Stevenson: 0.82 (best)
Projected team pointsJeanty: 22.0Stevenson: 25.0 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameJeanty: 1.3 (best)Stevenson: 0.4
Red zone carriesper gameJeanty: 3.0 (best)Stevenson: 1.3
Red zone targetsper gameJeanty: 1.6 (best)Stevenson: 0.3
Role
Snap shareJeanty: 70% (best)Stevenson: 63%
Usage worthptsJeanty: 20.7 (best)Stevenson: 11.4
Touch shareJeanty: 41% (best)Stevenson: 28%
Target shareJeanty: 18% (best)Stevenson: 11%
Touches / gameJeanty: 20.0 (best)Stevenson: 13.9
Targets / gameJeanty: 6.3 (best)Stevenson: 3.4
Air yards shareJeanty: 5% (best)Stevenson: 1%
Vacated touches this weekJeanty: 0.0Stevenson: 2.0 (best)
High value touches / gameJeanty: 6.3 (best)Stevenson: 3.7
Goal line carry shareJeanty: 82% (best)Stevenson: 50%
Red zone touches / gameJeanty: 4.4 (best)Stevenson: 1.4
Rush success rateJeanty: 31%Stevenson: 36% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Jeanty: 0%Stevenson: 2.6% (best)
Usage worth vs scoredJeanty: Earned by usage 20.7Scored 17.4Stevenson: Earned by usage 11.4Scored 12.4
Rush yards / gameJeanty: 46.9 (best)Stevenson: 40.7
Points from rushingJeanty: 32%Stevenson: 47%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsJeanty: AboveStevenson: 2 RZ targets
WOPRJeanty: 0.30 (best)Stevenson: 0.18
RZ target shareJeanty: 25% (best)Stevenson: 3%
Inside 10 target shareJeanty: 0%Stevenson: 0%
Catch rateJeanty: 77%Stevenson: 83% (best)
Rushing points / gameJeanty: 5.5 pts / gameStevenson: 5.8 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorJeanty: 3.8 pts / gameStevenson: 4.9 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorJeanty: 9.8 (best)Stevenson: 8.0
CeilingJeanty: 23.7 (best)Stevenson: 22.3
Points from TDssteadier when lowerJeanty: 20%Stevenson: 21%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Jeanty: 26% (best)Stevenson: 14%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterJeanty: 4% (best)Stevenson: 43%
SteadinessJeanty: Very steady (best)±8.0 ptsStevenson: Steady±7.7 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionJeanty: B2026, 7 gmStevenson: A (best)2026, 6 gm
Game scriptJeanty: Expected to trailStevenson: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterJeanty: 1.1Stevenson: 0.8 (best)
Defense funnelJeanty: NeutralStevenson: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedJeanty: 24th (soft) (best)Stevenson: 16th (average)
Backfield roleJeanty: LeadStevenson: Lead
WeatherJeanty: No concernStevenson: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfaceJeanty: OpenturfStevenson: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleJeanty: NormalStevenson: 10 days rest
Opp paceJeanty: 28th (slow) (best)Stevenson: 31st (slow)
Opp stuff rateJeanty: 14% (best)27th (soft)Stevenson: 18%15th (average)
Opp yards per carry allowedJeanty: 4.112th (average)Stevenson: 4.3 (best)21st (average)
Opp pass yds allowedJeanty: 5th (tough)Stevenson: 18th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameJeanty: 0.1 (best)24th (soft)Stevenson: 0.01st (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedJeanty: 71%7th (tough)Stevenson: 84% (best)26th (soft)
Starting QBJeanty: Cousins (Active)Stevenson: Maye (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgJeanty: 16.0 (best)Stevenson: 14.5
Last 5 avgJeanty: 15.8 (best)Stevenson: 13.8
vs seasonJeanty: −1.4 (Steady)Stevenson: +2.1 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryJeanty: 3.1Stevenson: 3.7 (best)
Carries / gameJeanty: 15.1 (best)Stevenson: 11.0
Yards per route runJeanty: 2.05 (best)Stevenson: 1.73
Receiving aDOTJeanty: 2.2Stevenson: 0.8
Touch share trendJeanty: RisingStevenson: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesJeanty: 96% (best)Stevenson: 86%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterJeanty: RB13 (best)Stevenson: RB16
Yards linerushingJeanty: 49.5Stevenson: 51.5 (best)
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