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Week8 · 2026
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Henry

RB · BAL @ BUF

Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projected points16.9pts

Jacobs

RB · GB vs CAR

FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR

Final points23.2pts

projected 15.6

Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Josh Jacobs already played (23.2 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Derrick Henry with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Fri 2:00 PM ET
HenryRB · BAL @ BUFUsually 17.5−0.6pts this week

Helps him

  1. 1sthighest totalEdgeHe plays in the highest scoring game on the slate.
  2. BUFvs RBsEdgeHe faces the Bills, the 4th softest defense for running backs.

Hurts him

  1. +3.0spreadEdgeHis team is expected to trail, which can cut his carries.
  2. −6.9last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 6.9 points below his season average.
JacobsRB · GB vs CARUsually 17.5−1.8pts this week

Helps him

  1. 11.5floorA quiet week still projected to about 11.5 points.

Hurts him

  1. −0.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 17.5 receiving yards, below his usual 22.2.

Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionHenry: 16.9 (best)Jacobs: 15.6
TD pointsof the projectionHenry: 6.8 (best)Jacobs: 5.2
Expected TDsthis weekHenry: 1.13 (best)Jacobs: 0.86
Projected team pointsHenry: 25.8 (best)Jacobs: 25.5
Goal line carriesper gameHenry: 2.3 (best)Jacobs: 1.0
Red zone carriesper gameHenry: 5.3 (best)Jacobs: 3.0
Red zone targetsper gameHenry: 0.1Jacobs: 2.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareHenry: 57% (best)Jacobs: 52%
Usage worthptsHenry: 17.6Jacobs: 20.1 (best)
Touch shareHenry: 44% (best)Jacobs: 35%
Target shareHenry: 6%Jacobs: 17% (best)
Touches / gameHenry: 22.4 (best)Jacobs: 16.0
Targets / gameHenry: 1.7Jacobs: 7.0 (best)
Air yards shareHenry: Behind the lineJacobs: 8%
Vacated touches this weekHenry: 0.0Jacobs: 10.2 (best)
High value touches / gameHenry: 4.7Jacobs: 7.0 (best)
Goal line carry shareHenry: 83%Jacobs: 100% (best)
Red zone touches / gameHenry: 5.3 (best)Jacobs: 5.0
Rush success rateHenry: 38% (best)Jacobs: 36%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Henry: 2.0% (best)Jacobs: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredHenry: Earned by usage 17.6Scored 17.5Jacobs: Earned by usage 20.1Scored 20.1
Rush yards / gameHenry: 82.7 (best)Jacobs: 36.0
Points from rushingHenry: 81%Jacobs: 18%
WOPRHenry: 0.08Jacobs: 0.31 (best)
RZ target shareHenry: 4%Jacobs: 33% (best)
Inside 10 target shareHenry: 0%Jacobs: 0%
Catch rateHenry: 83% (best)Jacobs: 71%
Rushing points / gameHenry: 14.3 pts / game (best)Jacobs: 3.6 pts / game
Rushing floorHenry: 10.2 pts / game (best)Jacobs: 3.6 pts / game
Range
FloorHenry: 10.7Jacobs: 11.5 (best)
CeilingHenry: 23.0 (best)Jacobs: 21.6
Points from TDssteadier when lowerHenry: 39%Jacobs: 30%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Henry: 43%Jacobs: 43%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterHenry: 18%Jacobs: 11% (best)
SteadinessHenry: Steady±10.3 ptsJacobs: Very steady (best)±7.9 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmHenry: AJacobs: A
Game scriptHenry: Expected to trailJacobs: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterHenry: 1.0 (best)Jacobs: 1.2
Defense funnelHenry: NeutralJacobs: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedHenry: 15th (average)Jacobs: 32nd (soft) (best)
Backfield roleHenry: LeadJacobs: Backup
Opp defender outHenry: None listedJacobs: Phillips (LB)
Roof / surfaceHenry: OpenturfJacobs: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleHenry: NormalJacobs: Short week (4d)
Opp paceHenry: 24th (slow)Jacobs: 6th (fast) (best)
Opp stuff rateHenry: 22%5th (tough)Jacobs: 12% (best)30th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedHenry: 3.64th (tough)Jacobs: 5.2 (best)31st (soft)
Opp pass yds allowedHenry: 31st (soft) (best)Jacobs: 6th (tough)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameHenry: 0.2 (best)31st (soft)Jacobs: 0.01st (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedHenry: 70%5th (tough)Jacobs: 74% (best)11th (average)
Starting QBHenry: Huntley (Active)Jacobs: Love (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgHenry: 10.6Jacobs: 1 game
Last 5 avgHenry: 13.9Jacobs: 1 game
vs seasonHenry: −6.9 (Cooling)Jacobs: 0.0 (best)
Yards per carryHenry: 3.9 (best)Jacobs: 3.3
Carries / gameHenry: 21.0 (best)Jacobs: 11.0
Yards per route runHenry: 1.45Jacobs: 2.89 (best)
Receiving aDOTHenry: −2.5Jacobs: 5.1
Touch share trendHenry: SteadyJacobs: 1 game
Crowd
Started in leaguesHenry: 99% (best)Jacobs: 96%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterHenry: RB6 (best)Jacobs: RB11
Yards linerushingHenry: 78.5 (best)Jacobs: 60.5

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