Austin Ekeler or Omarion Hampton: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. OutGarrettEdgeHe faces a Rams defense without linebacker Myles Garrett.

Hurts him

1. −1.5ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 33.5 rushing yards, below his usual 48.2.
2. −0.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.39 touchdowns, below his usual 0.50.
3. 19.3team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score only 19.3 points.
4. 46%snapsHe plays only 46% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.

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).