Warren
RB · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points15.9pts
Irving
RB · TB vs ATL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Rest day
Projected points15.4pts
Toss-up
Bench
Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Jaylen Warren gets the nod over Bucky Irving.
- Ahead by
- +0.5pts
- over Irving
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
- Started
- 93%
- of leagues
Case for Irving
The case for Irving is more red zone touches (3.9 a game to 1.6) and more touches (19.7 a game to 18.0).
Flips if
Start Bucky Irving instead if you want more red zone touches (3.9 a game to 1.6).
Risk
Weather in Bucky Irving's game: Outdoor · 73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
WarrenToss-upRB · PIT vs CLEUsually 17.1−1.1pts this week
Helps him
- +2.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.74 touchdowns, above his usual 0.29.
Hurts him
- −1.8ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 24.5 receiving yards, below his usual 42.0.
- −1.5ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 65.5 rushing yards, below his usual 80.1.
- −0.9ptscatchesHis lines put him at 2.5 catches, below his usual 3.4.
- CLEvs RBsEdgeCLE is the 6th toughest defense for running backs.
IrvingFirst outRB · TB vs ATLUsually 15.7−0.2pts this week
Helps him
- ATLvs RBsEdgeATL is the 9th softest defense for running backs.
- 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.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionWarren: 15.9 (best)Irving: 15.4
TD pointsof the projectionWarren: 4.4 (best)Irving: 4.3
Expected TDsthis weekWarren: 0.74 (best)Irving: 0.72
Projected team pointsWarren: 21.5Irving: 23.0 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameWarren: 0.1Irving: 0.6 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameWarren: 1.0Irving: 3.0 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameWarren: 0.7Irving: 0.9 (best)
Role
Snap shareWarren: 74% (best)Irving: 64%
Usage worthptsWarren: 14.8Irving: 15.3 (best)
Touch shareWarren: 39%Irving: 41% (best)
Target shareWarren: 14% (best)Irving: 12%
Touches / gameWarren: 18.0Irving: 19.7 (best)
Targets / gameWarren: 4.9 (best)Irving: 3.3
Vacated touches this weekWarren: 0.0Irving: 0.0
High value touches / gameWarren: 3.6Irving: 3.9 (best)
Goal line carry shareWarren: 100% (best)Irving: 50%
Red zone touches / gameWarren: 1.6Irving: 3.9 (best)
Rush success rateWarren: 46% (best)Irving: 43%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Warren: 4.9% (best)Irving: 2.5%
Usage worth vs scoredWarren: Earned by usage 14.8Scored 17.1Irving: Earned by usage 15.3Scored 15.7
Rush yards / gameWarren: 80.1 (best)Irving: 79.7
Points from rushingWarren: 52%Irving: 73%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWarren: In lineIrving: In line
WOPRWarren: 0.19 (best)Irving: 0.15
RZ target shareWarren: 13%Irving: 21% (best)
Inside 10 target shareWarren: 8%Irving: 10% (best)
Catch rateWarren: 71%Irving: 78% (best)
Rushing points / gameWarren: 8.9 pts / gameIrving: 11.4 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorWarren: 6.1 pts / gameIrving: 7.0 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorWarren: 9.5 (best)Irving: 8.5
CeilingWarren: 22.9Irving: 24.9 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWarren: 10%Irving: 27%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Warren: 29%Irving: 31% (best)
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterWarren: 0% (best)Irving: 31%
SteadinessWarren: Steady±9.6 pts · 7 gamesIrving: Steady (best)±8.4 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmWarren: D+Irving: B (best)
Game scriptWarren: Expected to lead (best)Irving: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWarren: 1.3Irving: 1.3
Defense funnelWarren: NeutralIrving: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedWarren: 20th (average) (best)Irving: 4th (tough)
Backfield roleWarren: LeadIrving: Lead
Opp defender outWarren: Davis (DT)Irving: None listed
WeatherWarren: No concernIrving: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassWarren: OpenIrving: Open
Rest / scheduleWarren: NormalIrving: Normal
Opp paceWarren: 22nd (slow)Irving: 21st (average) (best)
Opp stuff rateWarren: 23%2nd (tough)Irving: 20% (best)10th (tough)
Opp yards per carry allowedWarren: 4.6 (best)28th (soft)Irving: 4.112th (average)
Opp pass yds allowedWarren: 8th (tough)Irving: 29th (soft) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameWarren: 0.01st (tough)Irving: 0.1 (best)24th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedWarren: 77% (best)14th (average)Irving: 70%4th (tough)
Starting QBWarren: Rodgers (Active)Irving: Mayfield (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgWarren: 21.1 (best)Irving: 20.8
Last 5 avgWarren: 19.9 (best)Irving: 15.3
vs seasonWarren: +4.0 (Rising)Irving: +5.1 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryWarren: 5.5 (best)Irving: 4.7
Carries / gameWarren: 14.6Irving: 17.1 (best)
Yards per route runWarren: 2.00 (best)Irving: 0.73
Receiving aDOTWarren: −1.2Irving: −2.0
Touch share trendWarren: SteadyIrving: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesWarren: 93%Irving: 96% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWarren: RB10 (best)Irving: RB12
Yards linerushingWarren: 65.5Irving: 70.5 (best)
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