Ryland
K · ARI @ DAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.2ptsUsage estimate
McPherson
K · CIN vs TEN
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points9.9ptsUsage estimate
Toss-up
Bench
Chad Ryland or Evan McPherson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Chad Ryland gets the nod over Evan McPherson.
- Ahead by
- +0.3pts
- over McPherson
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
- Started
- 81%
- of leagues
Case for McPherson
The case for McPherson is an offense expected to score more (29.5 points to 23.8) and fewer dud weeks (0% of his games to 29%).
Flips if
Start Evan McPherson instead if you want an offense expected to score more (29.5 points to 23.8).
Risk
The case for McPherson is an offense expected to score more (29.5 points to 23.8).
Highlights
RylandToss-upK · ARI @ DALProjected10.2pts
Helps him
- 2.7FG triesHe tries 2.7 field goals a game.
- 34%red zone FGsHis offense settles for a field goal on 34% of red zone trips.
- 16.3ceilingHis best weeks reach about 16.3 points.
Hurts him
- 65%opp RZ TDsEdgeDAL allows touchdowns on 65% of red zone trips, which takes field goals off the board.
McPhersonFirst outK · CIN vs TENProjected9.9pts
Helps him
- 29.5team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 29.5 points, a high scoring spot.
- 0.8from 50+He makes 0.8 kicks from 50+ a game.
Hurts him
- 1.7FG triesHe tries only 1.7 field goals a game.
- −4.2last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 4.2 points below his season average.
EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionRyland: 10.2 (best)McPherson: 9.9
Projected team pointsRyland: 23.8McPherson: 29.5 (best)
Role
FG attempts / gameRyland: 2.7 (best)McPherson: 1.7
50+ makes / gameRyland: 0.1McPherson: 0.8 (best)
FG make rateRyland: 17 of 19 (89%) (best)0 to 39: 10 made, 40 to 49: 6 made, 50 plus: 1 madeMcPherson: 10 of 10 (100%)0 to 39: 5 made, 40 to 49: 0 made, 50 plus: 5 made
Range
FloorRyland: 7.0 (best)McPherson: 6.0
CeilingRyland: 16.3 (best)McPherson: 13.8
Big weeks (12+ pts)Ryland: 43% (best)McPherson: 33%
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterRyland: 29%McPherson: 0% (best)
SteadinessRyland: Steady±6.7 pts · 7 gamesMcPherson: Steady (best)±5.4 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Game scriptRyland: Expected to trailMcPherson: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterRyland: 0.6 (best)McPherson: 1.0
Red zone FG rateRyland: 34% (best)McPherson: 19%
Opp red zone TD rate allowedRyland: 65%4th (tough)McPherson: 56% (best)12th (average)
WeatherRyland: Roof (retractable)McPherson: Wind 3 mph73F · Rain 0%
Roof / surfaceturfRyland: Retractable roofMcPherson: Open
Rest / scheduleRyland: NormalMcPherson: Normal
Form
Last 3 avgRyland: 11.0 (best)McPherson: 5.7
Last 5 avgRyland: 11.0 (best)McPherson: 8.0
vs seasonRyland: +0.7 (Steady) (best)McPherson: −4.2 (Cooling)
Crowd
Started in leaguesRyland: 81%McPherson: 86% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterRyland: K8 (best)McPherson: K10
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