McLaughlin
K · TB vs ATL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.2ptsUsage estimate
Ryland
K · ARI @ DAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.2ptsUsage estimate
Toss-up
Bench
Chad Ryland or Chase McLaughlin: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Need a safe week? Chase McLaughlin. Swinging for a big week? Chad Ryland.
- Ahead by
- Level
- with Ryland
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
- Started
- 83%
- of leagues
Case for Ryland
McLaughlin has the safer floor (8.4 to 7.0); Ryland has more upside (a ceiling of 16.3 to 16.1).
Flips if
Start Chad Ryland instead if you want more field goal tries (2.7 a game to 2.3).
Risk
McLaughlin has the safer floor (8.4 to 7.0); Ryland has more upside (a ceiling of 16.3 to 16.1).
Highlights
McLaughlinToss-upK · TB vs ATLProjected10.2pts
Helps him
- 8.4floorA quiet week still projects to about 8.4 points.
Hurts him
- 64%opp RZ TDsEdgeATL allows touchdowns on 64% of red zone trips, which takes field goals off the board.
- 100%chance of rainEdgeA 100% chance of rain can cut his make rate.
RylandFirst outK · ARI @ DALProjected10.2pts
Helps him
- 2.7FG triesHe tries 2.7 field goals a game.
Hurts him
- 65%opp RZ TDsEdgeDAL allows touchdowns on 65% of red zone trips, which takes field goals off the board.
EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMcLaughlin: 10.2Ryland: 10.2
Projected team pointsMcLaughlin: 23.0Ryland: 23.8 (best)
Role
FG attempts / gameMcLaughlin: 2.3Ryland: 2.7 (best)
50+ makes / gameMcLaughlin: 0.6 (best)Ryland: 0.1
FG make rateMcLaughlin: 16 of 16 (100%)0 to 39: 7 made, 40 to 49: 5 made, 50 plus: 4 madeRyland: 17 of 19 (89%) (best)0 to 39: 10 made, 40 to 49: 6 made, 50 plus: 1 made
Range
FloorMcLaughlin: 8.4 (best)Ryland: 7.0
CeilingMcLaughlin: 16.1Ryland: 16.3 (best)
Big weeks (12+ pts)McLaughlin: 57% (best)Ryland: 43%
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterMcLaughlin: 14% (best)Ryland: 29%
SteadinessMcLaughlin: Very steady (best)±5.2 pts · 7 gamesRyland: Steady±6.7 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Game scriptMcLaughlin: Expected to lead (best)Ryland: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMcLaughlin: 1.3Ryland: 0.6 (best)
Red zone FG rateMcLaughlin: 28%Ryland: 34% (best)
Opp red zone TD rate allowedMcLaughlin: 64% (best)5th (tough)Ryland: 65%4th (tough)
WeatherMcLaughlin: Wind 10 mph73F · Rain 100%Ryland: Roof (retractable)
Roof / surfaceMcLaughlin: OpengrassRyland: Retractable roofturf
Rest / scheduleMcLaughlin: NormalRyland: Normal
Form
Last 3 avgMcLaughlin: 12.0 (best)Ryland: 11.0
Last 5 avgMcLaughlin: 10.0Ryland: 11.0 (best)
vs seasonMcLaughlin: +1.0 (Rising) (best)Ryland: +0.7 (Steady)
Crowd
Started in leaguesMcLaughlin: 84% (best)Ryland: 81%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMcLaughlin: K7 (best)Ryland: K8
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