Jenkins
TE · ATL @ TB
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points1.1ptsUsage estimate
Rucci
TE · LAC @ LA
Kickoff Sun 4:05 PM ET
Projected points1.2ptsUsage estimate
Toss-up
Bench
E.J. Jenkins or Hayden Rucci: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. E.J. Jenkins gets the nod over Hayden Rucci.
- Confidence
- Lower
- Toss-up
Case for Rucci
The case for Rucci is more of the snaps (30% to 18%) and a faster paced opponent.
Flips if
If the weather in E.J. Jenkins's game turns worse, start Hayden Rucci.
Risk
Weather in E.J. Jenkins's game: Outdoor · 73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
JenkinsToss-upTE · ATL @ TBUsually 0.0+1.1pts this week
Helps him
- +1.3ptspaceMost players at his position produce more than he has, so we expect him to bounce back some.
- TBvs TEsEdgeTB is the 8th softest defense for tight ends.
Hurts him
- 0%targetsHe draws only 0% of his team’s targets.
- 0.0per gameHe sees only 0.0 targets a game.
RucciFirst outTE · LAC @ LAUsually 1.9−0.7pts this week
Helps him
- +1.3ptspaceMost players at his position produce more than he has, so we expect him to bounce back some.
Hurts him
- −1.6ptsroleHe’s expected to play fewer snaps this week than he has lately.
- 1%targetsHe draws only 1% of his team’s targets.
- 0.2per gameHe sees only 0.2 targets a game.
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
ProjectionJenkins: 1.1Rucci: 1.2 (best)
Projected team pointsJenkins: 20.5 (best)Rucci: 19.3
Red zone targetsper gameJenkins: 0.0Rucci: 0.3 (best)
Role
Snap shareJenkins: 18%Rucci: 30% (best)
Usage worthptsJenkins: 0 targetsRucci: 0.6
Target shareJenkins: 0%Rucci: 1% (best)
Targets / gameJenkins: 0.0Rucci: 0.3 (best)
Air yards shareJenkins: 0 targetsRucci: 1%
Vacated targets this weekJenkins: 0.0Rucci: 7.0 (best)
RZ target shareJenkins: 0 targetsRucci: 6%
Inside 10 target shareJenkins: 0 targetsRucci: 11%
Usage worth vs scoredJenkins: 0 targetsRucci: Earned by usage 0.6Scored 1.9
WOPRJenkins: 0Rucci: 0.03 (best)
Range
FloorJenkins: 0.6Rucci: 0.6
CeilingJenkins: 1.9Rucci: 2.0 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerJenkins: 0 ptsRucci: 78%
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmJenkins: B (best)Rucci: D-
Game scriptJenkins: Expected to trail (best)Rucci: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterJenkins: 1.7Rucci: 0.9 (best)
Defense funnelJenkins: NeutralRucci: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedJenkins: 14th (average) (best)Rucci: 4th (tough)
Starting QBJenkins: Penix (Active)Rucci: Herbert (Active)
WeatherJenkins: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rainRucci: Indoors
Roof / surfaceJenkins: OpengrassRucci: Dometurf
Rest / scheduleJenkins: NormalRucci: Off a bye
Opp paceJenkins: 14th (average)Rucci: 3rd (fast) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game18th (average)Jenkins: 0.6Rucci: 0.6
Opp catch rate allowedJenkins: 70% (best)12th (average)Rucci: 59%2nd (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgJenkins: 0.0Rucci: 2.6 (best)
Last 5 avgJenkins: 0.0Rucci: 1.9 (best)
vs seasonJenkins: 0.0Rucci: +0.6 (best)
Yards per route runJenkins: 0Rucci: 0.88
Target share trendJenkins: Left Week 6 hurtRucci: Steady
Crowd
Nuvela position ranklower is betterJenkins: TE74Rucci: TE72 (best)
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