Austin Ekeler or J.K. Dobbins: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. +4.1ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran above this year’s pace.
2. −6.0spreadEdgeHis team is expected to lead, which tends to mean more carries late.

Hurts him

1. −2.3ptsgames left hurtHis projection still counts the games he left hurt, which his usual week leaves out.
2. −1.2ptsrecent workHis work has dropped off in his last few games.
3. 9%touchesHe handles only 9% of his team’s touches, so the work is shared.
4. 2nd toughestper carryEdgePHI allows plenty of RB chances because teams run on them a lot; per carry or target they’re tough (0.72 pts, 2nd toughest).

Helps him

1. 1.1inside the 5He averages 1.1 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
2. +4.1last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 4.1 points above his season average.
3. 3games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 3 straight games.

Hurts him

1. −1.9ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 22.5 rushing yards, below his usual 41.9.
2. −0.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.35 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
3. KCvs RBsEdgeKC is the 9th toughest defense for running backs.
4. 41%snapsHe plays only 41% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.