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Week7 · 2026
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Pierce

RB · PHI vs DAL

Kickoff Mon 8:15 PM ET

Projected points13.2ptsUsage estimate

Stevenson

RB · NE vs CHI

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points22.5pts

projected 12.8

Dameon Pierce or Rhamondre Stevenson: who should I start in Week 7?

Rhamondre Stevenson already played (22.5 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Dameon Pierce with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Fri 9:37 PM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    Also worth knowing

    • He averages 1.0 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
    • EdgeDAL is the softest defense for running backs.
    • EdgeHis team is expected to trail, which can cut his carries.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.68 touchdowns, above his usual 0.33.+2.1 pts

    Usually scores 10.7 → projected 12.8+2.1 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • He handles only 28% of his team's touches, so the work is shared.
    • EdgeHis team was expected to trail, which can cut his carries.

Stat comparison

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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionPierce: 13.2 (best)Stevenson: 12.8
TD pointsof the projectionPierce: Our estimateStevenson: 4.1
Expected TDsthis weekPierce: Our estimateStevenson: 0.68
Projected team pointsPierce: 19.8Stevenson: 23.8 (best)
Goal line carriesper gamePierce: 1.0 (best)Stevenson: 0.5
Red zone carriesper gamePierce: 1.0Stevenson: 1.2 (best)
Red zone targetsper gamePierce: 0.5 (best)Stevenson: 0.3
Role
Snap sharePierce: 86% (best)Stevenson: 62%
Usage worthptsPierce: 15.1 (best)Stevenson: 11.3
Touch sharePierce: 37% (best)Stevenson: 28%
Target sharePierce: 13% (best)Stevenson: 11%
Touches / gamePierce: 14.5 (best)Stevenson: 14.3
Targets / gamePierce: 5.0 (best)Stevenson: 3.2
Vacated touches this weekPierce: 14.6 (best)Stevenson: 2.0
High value touches / gamePierce: 4.0 (best)Stevenson: 3.3
Goal line carry sharePierce: 50%Stevenson: 50%
Red zone touches / gamePierce: 1.5 (best)Stevenson: 1.3
Rush success ratePierce: 35%Stevenson: 38% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Pierce: 0%Stevenson: 2.8% (best)
Usage worth vs scoredPierce: Earned by usage 15.1Scored 9.1Stevenson: Earned by usage 11.3Scored 10.7
Rush yards / gamePierce: 24.5Stevenson: 43.8 (best)
Points from rushingPierce: 60%Stevenson: 59%
WOPRPierce: 0.18 (best)Stevenson: 0.15
RZ target sharePierce: 50% (best)Stevenson: 3%
Inside 10 target sharePierce: Team had noneStevenson: 0%
Catch ratePierce: 60%Stevenson: 79% (best)
Rushing points / gamePierce: 5.5 pts / gameStevenson: 6.4 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorPierce: 3.8 pts / gameStevenson: 5.6 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorPierce: 7.9 (best)Stevenson: 7.0
CeilingPierce: 20.5 (best)Stevenson: 20.2
Points from TDssteadier when lowerPierce: 33%Stevenson: 19%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Pierce: 2 gamesStevenson: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterPierce: 2 gamesStevenson: 50%
SteadinessPierce: 2 gamesStevenson: Steady±6.9 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmPierce: A+ (best)Stevenson: D+
Game scriptPierce: Expected to trailStevenson: Expected to trail (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterPierce: 0.5 (best)Stevenson: 1.5
Defense funnelPierce: NeutralStevenson: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedPierce: 32nd (soft) (best)Stevenson: 8th (tough)
Backfield rolePierce: LeadStevenson: Lead
Opp defender outPierce: Winters (LB)Stevenson: Edwards (LB)
Roof / surfacePierce: OpengrassStevenson: Open
Rest / schedulePierce: NormalStevenson: Short week (4d)
Opp pacePierce: 10th (fast)Stevenson: 1st (fast) (best)
Opp stuff ratePierce: 14% (best)26th (soft)Stevenson: 18%18th (average)
Opp yards per carry allowedPierce: 4.322nd (soft)Stevenson: 4.4 (best)24th (soft)
Opp pass yds allowedPierce: 20th (average) (best)Stevenson: 15th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gamePierce: 0.01st (tough)Stevenson: 0.2 (best)25th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedPierce: 79%18th (average)Stevenson: 79%19th (average)
Starting QBPierce: McKee (Active)Stevenson: Maye (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgPierce: 2 gamesStevenson: 13.2
Last 5 avgPierce: 2 gamesStevenson: 10.0
vs seasonPierce: 0.0Stevenson: +2.4 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryPierce: 2.1Stevenson: 3.7 (best)
Carries / gamePierce: 11.5Stevenson: 11.8 (best)
Yards per route runPierce: 0.27Stevenson: 1.10 (best)
Receiving aDOTPierce: −0.4Stevenson: −0.4
Touch share trendPierce: 2 gamesStevenson: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesPierce: Not widely startedStevenson: 70%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterPierce: RB18 (best)Stevenson: RB19
Yards linerushingPierce: Our estimateStevenson: 43.5

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