Austin Ekeler or Kenny Gainwell: 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. +0.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.26 touchdowns, above his usual 0.14.
2. ATLvs RBsEdgeATL is the 9th softest defense for running backs.

Hurts him

1. −0.7ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 14.5 rushing yards, below his usual 21.3.
2. 13%touchesHe handles only 13% of his team’s touches, so the work is shared.
3. 3.5floorA quiet week could drop to about 3.5 points.