Bam Knight or George Holani: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. +3.1ptsroleHe’s expected to play more snaps this week than he has lately.
2. +0.8ptspaceMost players at his position produce more than he has, so we expect him to bounce back some.
3. +0.6ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran above this year’s pace.
4. DALvs RBsEdgeDAL is the softest defense for running backs.

Hurts him

1. +7.0spreadEdgeThe Cardinals are expected to trail.

Helps him

1. +0.6ptspaceMost players at his position produce more than he has, so we expect him to bounce back some.
2. −3.0spreadEdgeHis team is expected to lead, which tends to mean more carries late.

Hurts him

1. −1.1ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran below this year’s pace.
2. 14%touchesHe handles only 14% of his team’s touches, so the work is shared.
3. 3rd softestper carryEdgeCHI allows few RB chances because teams throw on them; per carry or target they’re soft (0.85 pts, 3rd softest).