Moody
K · BAL @ BUF
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.5ptsUsage estimate
McLaughlin
K · TB vs ATL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.2ptsUsage estimate
Toss-up
Bench
Chase McLaughlin or Jake Moody: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Jake Moody gets the nod over Chase McLaughlin.
- Ahead by
- +0.3pts
- over McLaughlin
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
Case for McLaughlin
The case for McLaughlin is a safer floor (8.4 to 6.2) and more upside (a ceiling of 16.1 to 13.8).
Flips if
Start Chase McLaughlin instead if you need a safe week: he has a safer floor (8.4 to 6.2).
Risk
The case for McLaughlin is a safer floor (8.4 to 6.2).
Highlights
MoodyToss-upK · BAL @ BUFProjected10.5pts
Helps him
- 2.6FG triesHe tries 2.6 field goals a game.
Hurts him
- 62%opp RZ TDsEdgeBUF allows touchdowns on 62% of red zone trips, which takes field goals off the board.
McLaughlinFirst outK · 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.
EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMoody: 10.5 (best)McLaughlin: 10.2
Projected team pointsMoody: 25.8 (best)McLaughlin: 23.0
Role
FG attempts / gameMoody: 2.6McLaughlin: 2.3
50+ makes / gameMoody: 0.2McLaughlin: 0.6
FG make rateMoody: 19 of 23 (83%)0 to 39: 12 made, 40 to 49: 5 made, 50 plus: 2 madeMcLaughlin: 16 of 16 (100%)0 to 39: 7 made, 40 to 49: 5 made, 50 plus: 4 made
Range
FloorMoody: 6.2McLaughlin: 8.4
CeilingMoody: 13.8McLaughlin: 16.1
Big weeks (12+ pts)Moody: 44%McLaughlin: 57%
Dud weeks (under 5 pts)lower is betterMoody: 22%McLaughlin: 14%
SteadinessMoody: Steady±5.4 ptsMcLaughlin: Very steady±5.2 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Game scriptMoody: Expected to trailMcLaughlin: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMoody: 1.0 (best)McLaughlin: 1.3
Red zone FG rateMoody: 36% (best)McLaughlin: 28%
Opp red zone TD rate allowedMoody: 62% (best)7th (tough)McLaughlin: 64%5th (tough)
WeatherMoody: Wind 4 mph62F · Rain 0%McLaughlin: Wind 10 mph73F · Rain 100%
Roof / surfaceMoody: OpenturfMcLaughlin: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleMoody: NormalMcLaughlin: Normal
Form
Last 3 avgMoody: —McLaughlin: 12.0
Last 5 avgMoody: —McLaughlin: 10.0
vs seasonMoody: −0.7 (Steady)McLaughlin: +1.0 (Rising)
Crowd
Started in leaguesMoody: Not widely startedMcLaughlin: 84%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMoody: K4 (best)McLaughlin: K7
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