Austin Ekeler or MarShawn Lloyd: 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.

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. CARvs RBsEdgeCAR is the 5th softest defense for running backs.

Hurts him

1. −1.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.21 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
2. −0.6ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 4.5 receiving yards, below his usual 10.0.
3. 22%touchesHe handles only 22% of his team’s touches, so the work is shared.
4. 2.9floorA quiet week could drop to about 2.9 points.