Robinson
RB · ATL @ TB
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points20.5pts
Cook
RB · BUF vs BAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points16.6pts
Start
Bench
Bijan Robinson or James Cook: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Bijan Robinson over James Cook.
- Ahead by
- +3.9pts
- over Cook
- Confidence
- High
- Start
- Started
- 99%
- of leagues
Flips if
If the weather in Bijan Robinson's game turns worse, start James Cook.
Risk
Weather in Bijan Robinson's game: Outdoor · 73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
RobinsonStartRB · ATL @ TBUsually 20.8−0.3pts this week
Helps him
- +2.0ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 1.05 touchdowns, above his usual 0.71.
- 47%touchesHe handles 47% of his team’s touches, a lead back’s share.
Hurts him
- −2.0ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 80.5 rushing yards, below his usual 100.6.
- TBvs RBsEdgeTB is the 10th toughest defense for running backs.
- −7.4last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 7.4 points below his season average.
CookFirst outRB · BUF vs BALUsually 18.9−2.3pts this week
Helps him
- 28.8team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 28.8 points, a high scoring spot.
- 5games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 5 straight games.
Hurts him
- −1.9ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 85.5 rushing yards, below his usual 104.5.
- −0.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.92 touchdowns, below his usual 1.00.
- BALvs RBsEdgeBAL is the 4th toughest defense for running backs.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionRobinson: 20.5 (best)Cook: 16.6
TD pointsof the projectionRobinson: 6.3 (best)Cook: 5.5
Expected TDsthis weekRobinson: 1.05 (best)Cook: 0.92
Projected team pointsRobinson: 20.8Cook: 28.8 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameRobinson: 1.0Cook: 1.3 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameRobinson: 3.4Cook: 3.7 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameRobinson: 0.3Cook: 0.3
Role
Snap shareRobinson: 71% (best)Cook: 67%
Usage worthptsRobinson: 18.0 (best)Cook: 16.1
Touch shareRobinson: 47% (best)Cook: 44%
Target shareRobinson: 18% (best)Cook: 9%
Touches / gameRobinson: 22.3 (best)Cook: 21.2
Targets / gameRobinson: 4.6 (best)Cook: 2.3
Vacated touches this weekRobinson: 0.0Cook: 0.0
High value touches / gameRobinson: 5.0 (best)Cook: 3.7
Goal line carry shareRobinson: 88% (best)Cook: 53%
Red zone touches / gameRobinson: 3.7Cook: 4.0 (best)
Rush success rateRobinson: 47%Cook: 50% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Robinson: 5.3% (best)Cook: 3.4%
Usage worth vs scoredRobinson: Earned by usage 18.0Scored 20.8Cook: Earned by usage 16.1Scored 18.9
Rush yards / gameRobinson: 100.6Cook: 104.5 (best)
Points from rushingRobinson: 65%Cook: 87%
WOPRRobinson: 0.23 (best)Cook: 0.12
RZ target shareRobinson: 8%Cook: 8%
Inside 10 target shareRobinson: 9% (best)Cook: 8%
Catch rateRobinson: 78% (best)Cook: 71%
Rushing points / gameRobinson: 13.5 pts / gameCook: 16.4 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorRobinson: 9.4 pts / gameCook: 11.9 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorRobinson: 12.7 (best)Cook: 12.5
CeilingRobinson: 31.3 (best)Cook: 22.9
Points from TDssteadier when lowerRobinson: 21%Cook: 32%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Robinson: 47%Cook: 54% (best)
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterRobinson: 13%Cook: 0% (best)
SteadinessRobinson: Steady±10.8 ptsCook: Very steady (best)±6.7 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmRobinson: C- (best)Cook: D+
Game scriptRobinson: Expected to trailCook: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterRobinson: 1.7Cook: 0.9 (best)
Defense funnelRobinson: NeutralCook: Pass
Opp rush yds allowedRobinson: 2nd (tough)Cook: 9th (tough) (best)
Backfield roleRobinson: LeadCook: Lead
Opp defender outRobinson: None listedCook: Robinson (LB)
WeatherRobinson: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rainCook: No concern
Roof / surfaceRobinson: OpengrassCook: Openturf
Rest / scheduleRobinson: NormalCook: Off a bye
Opp paceRobinson: 14th (average) (best)Cook: 17th (average)
Opp stuff rateRobinson: 21% (best)7th (tough)Cook: 22%6th (tough)
Opp yards per carry allowedRobinson: 3.64th (tough)Cook: 3.8 (best)8th (tough)
Opp pass yds allowedRobinson: 14th (average)Cook: 15th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Robinson: 0.0Cook: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedRobinson: 83% (best)24th (soft)Cook: 74%13th (average)
Starting QBRobinson: Penix (Active)Cook: Allen (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgRobinson: 13.4Cook: 21.1 (best)
Last 5 avgRobinson: 20.7Cook: 20.7
vs seasonRobinson: −7.4 (Cooling)Cook: +2.2 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryRobinson: 5.4Cook: 5.4
Carries / gameRobinson: 18.7Cook: 19.5 (best)
Yards per route runRobinson: 1.95 (best)Cook: 1.20
Receiving aDOTRobinson: −1.3Cook: −1.0
Touch share trendRobinson: SteadyCook: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesRobinson: 100% (best)Cook: 98%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterRobinson: RB2 (best)Cook: RB9
Yards linerushingRobinson: 80.5Cook: 85.5 (best)
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