Emanuel Wilson or Saquon Barkley: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. +5.8ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran above this year’s pace.
2. +5.0ptsroleWith Pierce out, his expected role grows this week.

Hurts him

1. −9.5ptsinjuryHis questionable tag takes 9.5 points off his projection.
2. −3.5ptsgames left hurtHis projection still counts the games he left hurt, which his usual week leaves out.
3. −3.2ptsrecent workHis work has dropped off in his last few games.
4. −0.7ptspaceFew players at his position keep up numbers like his, so we expect a little less.

Helps him

1. +2.5ptsroleHe’s expected to play more snaps this week than he has lately.
2. 1.0inside the 5He averages 1.0 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
3. −3.0spreadEdgeHis team is expected to lead, which tends to mean more carries late.

Hurts him

1. −1.9ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran below this year’s pace.
2. −1.0ptsgames left hurtHis projection still counts the games he left hurt, which his usual week leaves out.
3. 3rd softestper carryEdgeCHI allows few RB chances because teams throw on them; per carry or target they’re soft (0.85 pts, 3rd softest).