Irving
RB · TB vs ATL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Rest day
Projected points15.4pts
Dobbins
RB · DEN vs KC
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points6.4pts
Start
Bench
Bucky Irving or J.K. Dobbins: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving over J.K. Dobbins.
- Ahead by
- +9.0pts
- over Dobbins
- Confidence
- High
- Easy call
- Started
- 96%
- of leagues
Flips if
If the weather in Bucky Irving's game turns worse, start J.K. Dobbins.
Risk
Weather in Bucky Irving's game: Outdoor · 73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
IrvingStartRB · TB vs ATLUsually 15.7−0.2pts this week
Helps him
- ATLvs RBsEdgeATL is the 9th softest defense for running backs.
- 24.9ceilingHis best weeks reach about 24.9 points.
- 31%big weeks31% of his games have been big weeks.
Hurts him
- −0.9ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 70.5 rushing yards, below his usual 79.7.
DobbinsFirst outRB · DEN vs KCUsually 8.3−1.9pts this week
Helps him
- 1.1inside the 5He averages 1.1 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
- 3games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 3 straight games.
Hurts him
- −1.9ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 22.5 rushing yards, below his usual 41.9.
- −0.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.35 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
- KCvs RBsEdgeKC is the 9th toughest defense for running backs.
- 41%snapsHe plays only 41% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.
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
ProjectionIrving: 15.4 (best)Dobbins: 6.4
TD pointsof the projectionIrving: 4.3 (best)Dobbins: 2.1
Expected TDsthis weekIrving: 0.72 (best)Dobbins: 0.35
Projected team pointsIrving: 23.0 (best)Dobbins: 19.8
Goal line carriesper gameIrving: 0.6Dobbins: 1.1 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameIrving: 3.0 (best)Dobbins: 1.9
Red zone targetsper gameIrving: 0.9 (best)Dobbins: 0.0
Role
Snap shareIrving: 64% (best)Dobbins: 41%
Usage worthptsIrving: 15.3 (best)Dobbins: 10.3
Touch shareIrving: 41% (best)Dobbins: 31%
Target shareIrving: 12% (best)Dobbins: 5%
Touches / gameIrving: 19.7 (best)Dobbins: 13.6
Targets / gameIrving: 3.3 (best)Dobbins: 1.3
Vacated touches this weekIrving: 0.0Dobbins: 2.6 (best)
High value touches / gameIrving: 3.9 (best)Dobbins: 2.6
Goal line carry shareIrving: 50%Dobbins: 62% (best)
Red zone touches / gameIrving: 3.9 (best)Dobbins: 1.9
Rush success rateIrving: 43% (best)Dobbins: 30%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Irving: 2.5% (best)Dobbins: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredIrving: Earned by usage 15.3Scored 15.7Dobbins: Earned by usage 10.3Scored 8.3
Rush yards / gameIrving: 79.7 (best)Dobbins: 41.9
Points from rushingIrving: 73%Dobbins: 82%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsIrving: In lineDobbins: 0 RZ targets
WOPRIrving: 0.15 (best)Dobbins: 0.06
RZ target shareIrving: 21% (best)Dobbins: 0%
Inside 10 target shareIrving: 10% (best)Dobbins: 0%
Catch rateIrving: 78%Dobbins: 89% (best)
Rushing points / gameIrving: 11.4 pts / game (best)Dobbins: 6.8 pts / game
Rushing floorIrving: 7.0 pts / game (best)Dobbins: 5.6 pts / game
Range
FloorIrving: 8.5 (best)Dobbins: 3.8
CeilingIrving: 24.9 (best)Dobbins: 10.3
Points from TDssteadier when lowerIrving: 27%Dobbins: 31%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Irving: 31% (best)Dobbins: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterIrving: 31% (best)Dobbins: 67%
SteadinessIrving: Steady (best)±8.4 ptsDobbins: Steady±5.1 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionIrving: B (best)2026, 7 gmDobbins: D+2026, 6 gm
Game scriptIrving: Expected to lead (best)Dobbins: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterIrving: 1.3 (best)Dobbins: 1.7
Defense funnelIrving: NeutralDobbins: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedIrving: 4th (tough)Dobbins: 13th (average) (best)
Backfield roleIrving: LeadDobbins: Committee
Opp defender outIrving: None listedDobbins: Norman-Lott (DT)
WeatherIrving: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rainDobbins: No concern
Roof / surfacegrassIrving: OpenDobbins: Open
Rest / scheduleIrving: NormalDobbins: Normal
Opp paceIrving: 21st (average) (best)Dobbins: 24th (slow)
Opp stuff rateIrving: 20% (best)10th (tough)Dobbins: 21%9th (tough)
Opp yards per carry allowedIrving: 4.1 (best)12th (average)Dobbins: 3.42nd (tough)
Opp pass yds allowedIrving: 29th (soft) (best)Dobbins: 12th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameIrving: 0.1 (best)24th (soft)Dobbins: 0.01st (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedIrving: 70%4th (tough)Dobbins: 79% (best)17th (average)
Starting QBIrving: Mayfield (Active)Dobbins: Nix (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgIrving: 20.8 (best)Dobbins: 12.4
Last 5 avgIrving: 15.3 (best)Dobbins: 10.2
vs seasonIrving: +5.1 (Rising) (best)Dobbins: +4.1 (Rising)
Yards per carryIrving: 4.7 (best)Dobbins: 3.4
Carries / gameIrving: 17.1 (best)Dobbins: 12.4
Yards per route runIrving: 0.73Dobbins: 0.87 (best)
Receiving aDOTIrving: −2.0Dobbins: −1.1
Touch share trendIrving: SteadyDobbins: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesIrving: 96% (best)Dobbins: 38%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterIrving: RB12 (best)Dobbins: RB36
Yards linerushingIrving: 70.5 (best)Dobbins: 22.5
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