Austin Ekeler or Saquon Barkley: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. +5.8ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran above this year’s pace.
2. +5.0ptsroleWith Pierce out, his expected role grows this week.

Hurts him

1. −9.5ptsinjuryHis questionable tag takes 9.5 points off his projection.
2. −3.5ptsgames left hurtHis projection still counts the games he left hurt, which his usual week leaves out.
3. −3.2ptsrecent workHis work has dropped off in his last few games.
4. −0.7ptspaceFew players at his position keep up numbers like his, so we expect a little less.

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).