Meyers
WR · JAX vs IND
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Hamstring
Projected points9.6pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Douglas
WR · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points7.6pts
Start · check inactives
Bench
Caleb Douglas or Jakobi Meyers: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Jakobi Meyers. If he's inactive, start Caleb Douglas.
- Ahead by
- +2.0pts
- over Douglas if he plays
- Confidence
- Depends on inactives
- Jakobi Meyers may not play (about 80% to play)
- Started
- 46%
- of leagues
Flips if
If Jakobi Meyers is inactive, start Caleb Douglas.
Risk
Jakobi Meyers was limited in practice (hamstring): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. If he sits, start Caleb Douglas. Caleb Douglas has played 1 game since missing time. Weather in Caleb Douglas's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. As of Fri 2:00 PM ET
Highlights
MeyersStart · check inactivesWR · JAX vs INDUsually 10.1−0.5pts this week
Helps him
- 28.3team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 28.3 points, a high scoring spot.
Hurts him
- −1.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 37.0 receiving yards, below his usual 47.5.
- 4.7per gameHe sees only 4.7 targets a game.
- 5.6floorA quiet week could drop to about 5.6 points.
DouglasIf he sitsWR · MIA vs NEUsually 13.1−5.5pts this week
Helps him
- 21.0last weekHe caught 2 for 70 yards and two touchdowns last week (21.0 points).
Hurts him
- −2.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.21 touchdowns, below his usual 0.67.
- −2.4ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 37.5 receiving yards, below his usual 61.0.
- −0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 2.5 catches, below his usual 3.0.
- 4.3per gameHe sees only 4.3 targets a game.
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
ProjectionMeyers: 9.6 (best)Douglas: 7.6
TD pointsof the projectionMeyers: 2.3 (best)Douglas: 1.3
Expected TDsthis weekMeyers: 0.39 (best)Douglas: 0.21
Projected team pointsMeyers: 28.3 (best)Douglas: 18.0
Red zone targetsper gameMeyers: 1.0 (best)Douglas: 0.7
Role
Snap shareMeyers: 80%Douglas: 82% (best)
Usage worthptsMeyers: 8.9 (best)Douglas: 7.5
Target shareMeyers: 16%Douglas: 18% (best)
Targets / gameMeyers: 4.7 (best)Douglas: 4.3
Air yards shareMeyers: 20%Douglas: 23% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsMeyers: AboveDouglas: 2 RZ targets
WOPRMeyers: 0.37Douglas: 0.42 (best)
RZ target shareMeyers: 18%Douglas: 50% (best)
Catch rateMeyers: 71% (best)Douglas: 69%
SeparationMeyers: 3.0 ydsDouglas: 5.3 yds (best)
YAC over expectedMeyers: +0.5Douglas: +0.8 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredMeyers: Earned by usage 8.9Scored 10.1Douglas: Earned by usage 7.5Scored 13.1
Vacated targets this weekMeyers: 0.0Douglas: 0.0
Inside 10 target shareMeyers: 23%Douglas: 100% (best)
Range
FloorMeyers: 5.6 (best)Douglas: 4.2
CeilingMeyers: 14.7 (best)Douglas: 12.5
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMeyers: 20%Douglas: 31%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Meyers: 4%Douglas: 3 games
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterMeyers: 34%Douglas: 3 games
SteadinessMeyers: Very steady±5.3 ptsDouglas: 3 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmMeyers: C+Douglas: C+
Game scriptMeyers: Expected to lead (best)Douglas: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMeyers: 0.4 (best)Douglas: 1.0
Defense funnelMeyers: NeutralDouglas: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedMeyers: 11th (average)Douglas: 19th (average) (best)
Starting QBMeyers: Lawrence (Active)Douglas: Willis (Active)
Opp defender outMeyers: Taylor-Britt (CB)Douglas: None listed
WeatherMeyers: No concernDouglas: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassMeyers: OpenDouglas: Open
Rest / scheduleMeyers: Off a byeDouglas: Normal
Opp paceMeyers: 7th (fast) (best)Douglas: 16th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameMeyers: 3.6 (best)25th (soft)Douglas: 2.01st (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedMeyers: 60%13th (average)Douglas: 66% (best)26th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgMeyers: 8.4Douglas: 13.1 (best)
Last 5 avgMeyers: 9.7Douglas: 13.1 (best)
vs seasonMeyers: −1.7 (Cooling)Douglas: Rising (best)
Yards per route runMeyers: 1.82Douglas: 2.86 (best)
Receiving aDOTMeyers: 10.6Douglas: 10.5
Target share trendMeyers: SteadyDouglas: Steady
Games since injuryMeyers: None recentlyDouglas: 1
Crowd
Started in leaguesMeyers: 46%Douglas: 61% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMeyers: WR36 (best)Douglas: WR51
Yards linereceivingMeyers: 37.0Douglas: 37.5 (best)
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