Gordon
RB · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points11.8pts
Pierce
RB · PHI @ WAS
IR · UndisclosedRuled out
Projected points—
Dameon Pierce or Ollie Gordon II: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Ollie Gordon II.
Highlights
GordonStartRB · MIA vs NEUsually 13.1−1.3pts this week
Helps him
- +0.7ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 9.5 receiving yards, above his usual 2.8.
- 1.7inside the 5He averages 1.7 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
- +5.8last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 5.8 points above his season average.
- 4games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 4 straight games.
Hurts him
- −1.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.55 touchdowns, below his usual 0.80.
- −0.7ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 60.5 rushing yards, below his usual 67.8.
- NEvs RBsEdgeNE is the 2nd toughest defense for running backs.
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
ProjectionGordon: 11.8Pierce: IR
TD pointsof the projectionGordon: 3.3Pierce: IR
Expected TDsthis weekGordon: 0.55Pierce: IR
Projected team pointsGordon: 18.0 (best)Pierce: 17.0
Goal line carriesper gameGordon: 1.7 (best)Pierce: 1.3
Red zone carriesper gameGordon: 3.3 (best)Pierce: 2.3
Red zone targetsper gameGordon: 0.0Pierce: 0.3 (best)
Role
Snap shareGordon: 52%Pierce: 79% (best)
Usage worthptsGordon: 11.2Pierce: 14.5 (best)
Touch shareGordon: 30%Pierce: 35% (best)
Target shareGordon: 6%Pierce: 9% (best)
Touches / gameGordon: 13.0Pierce: 14.7 (best)
Targets / gameGordon: 1.3Pierce: 3.7 (best)
Vacated touches this weekGordon: 15.3 (best)Pierce: 13.6
High value touches / gameGordon: 2.8Pierce: 4.3 (best)
Goal line carry shareGordon: 71% (best)Pierce: 67%
Red zone touches / gameGordon: 3.3 (best)Pierce: 2.7
Rush success rateGordon: 38%Pierce: 38%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Gordon: 4.2% (best)Pierce: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredGordon: Earned by usage 11.2Scored 10.9Pierce: Earned by usage 14.5Scored 10.0
Rush yards / gameGordon: 56.5 (best)Pierce: 32.0
Points from rushingGordon: 89%Pierce: 72%
WOPRGordon: 0.07Pierce: 0.13 (best)
RZ target shareGordon: 0%Pierce: 25% (best)
Inside 10 target shareGordon: 0%Pierce: 0%
Catch rateGordon: 75% (best)Pierce: 64%
Rushing points / gameGordon: 9.7 pts / game (best)Pierce: 7.2 pts / game
Rushing floorGordon: 5.0 pts / game (best)Pierce: 4.8 pts / game
Range
FloorGordon: 8.3Pierce: IR
CeilingGordon: 16.5Pierce: IR
Points from TDssteadier when lowerGordon: 37%Pierce: 40%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Gordon: 0%Pierce: 3 games
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterGordon: 0%Pierce: 3 games
SteadinessGordon: Very steady±1.8 pts · 4 gamesPierce: 3 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionGordon: D2026, 7 gmPierce: C (best)2026, 6 gm
Game scriptGordon: Expected to trailPierce: Expected to trail (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterGordon: 1.0 (best)Pierce: 1.3
Defense funnelGordon: NeutralPierce: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedGordon: 8th (tough)Pierce: 14th (average) (best)
Backfield roleGordon: LeadPierce: Out this week
Opp defender outGordon: None listedPierce: Kinlaw (DT)
WeatherGordon: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rainPierce: No concern
Roof / surfacegrassGordon: OpenPierce: Open
Rest / scheduleGordon: NormalPierce: Normal
Opp paceGordon: 16th (average)Pierce: 12th (average) (best)
Opp stuff rateGordon: 13% (best)28th (soft)Pierce: 18%17th (average)
Opp yards per carry allowedGordon: 4.1 (best)12th (average)Pierce: 3.88th (tough)
Opp pass yds allowedGordon: 19th (average)Pierce: 28th (soft) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameGordon: 0.01st (tough)Pierce: 0.2 (best)31st (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedGordon: 82% (best)20th (average)Pierce: 73%10th (tough)
Starting QBGordon: Willis (Active)Pierce: McKee (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgGordon: 16.7 (best)Pierce: 10.0
Last 5 avgGordon: 13.1 (best)Pierce: 10.0
vs seasonGordon: +5.8 (Rising) (best)Pierce: Rising
Yards per carryGordon: 4.7 (best)Pierce: 2.6
Carries / gameGordon: 12.0Pierce: 12.3 (best)
Yards per route runGordon: 0.22 (best)Pierce: 0.21
Receiving aDOTGordon: −3.3Pierce: −0.9
Touch share trendGordon: SteadyPierce: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesGordon: 88%Pierce: IR
Nuvela position ranklower is betterGordon: RB23Pierce: IR
Yards linerushingGordon: 60.5Pierce: IR
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