Moody
K · BAL @ BUF
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.5ptsUsage estimate
Ryland
K · ARI @ DAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.2ptsUsage estimate
Toss-up
Bench
Chad Ryland or Jake Moody: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Jake Moody gets the nod over Chad Ryland.
- Ahead by
- +0.3pts
- over Ryland
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
Case for Ryland
The case for Ryland is a safer floor (7.0 to 6.2) and more upside (a ceiling of 16.3 to 13.8).
Flips if
Start Chad Ryland instead if you need a safe week: he has a safer floor (7.0 to 6.2).
Risk
The risk: Ryland plays in the highest scoring game on the slate.
Highlights
MoodyToss-upK · BAL @ BUFProjected10.5pts
Helps him
- 1sthighest totalEdgeHe plays in the highest scoring game on the slate.
Hurts him
- 62%opp RZ TDsEdgeBUF allows touchdowns on 62% of red zone trips, which takes field goals off the board.
RylandFirst outK · ARI @ DALProjected10.2pts
Helps him
- 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.
EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMoody: 10.5 (best)Ryland: 10.2
Projected team pointsMoody: 25.8 (best)Ryland: 23.8
Role
FG attempts / gameMoody: 2.6Ryland: 2.7
50+ makes / gameMoody: 0.2Ryland: 0.1
FG make rateMoody: 19 of 23 (83%)0 to 39: 12 made, 40 to 49: 5 made, 50 plus: 2 madeRyland: 17 of 19 (89%)0 to 39: 10 made, 40 to 49: 6 made, 50 plus: 1 made
Range
FloorMoody: 6.2Ryland: 7.0
CeilingMoody: 13.8Ryland: 16.3
Big weeks (12+ pts)Moody: 44%Ryland: 43%
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterMoody: 22%Ryland: 29%
SteadinessMoody: Steady±5.4 ptsRyland: Steady±6.7 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Game scriptMoody: Expected to trail (best)Ryland: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMoody: 1.0Ryland: 0.6 (best)
Red zone FG rateMoody: 36% (best)Ryland: 34%
Opp red zone TD rate allowedMoody: 62% (best)7th (tough)Ryland: 65%4th (tough)
WeatherMoody: Wind 4 mph62F · Rain 0%Ryland: Roof (retractable)
Roof / surfaceturfMoody: OpenRyland: Retractable roof
Rest / scheduleMoody: NormalRyland: Normal
Form
Last 3 avgMoody: —Ryland: 11.0
Last 5 avgMoody: —Ryland: 11.0
vs seasonMoody: −0.7 (Steady)Ryland: +0.7 (Steady)
Crowd
Started in leaguesMoody: Not widely startedRyland: 81%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMoody: K4 (best)Ryland: K8
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