Egbuka
WR · TB vs ATL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Concussion
Projected points12.0pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Rice
WR · KC @ DEN
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Hamstring
Projected points11.8pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Start · check inactives
Bench
Emeka Egbuka or Rashee Rice: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Emeka Egbuka. If he's inactive, start Rashee Rice.
- Ahead by
- +0.2pts
- over Rice if he plays
- Confidence
- Depends on inactives
- Emeka Egbuka may not play (about 80% to play)
- Started
- 63%
- of leagues
Flips if
If Emeka Egbuka is inactive, start Rashee Rice.
Risk
Emeka Egbuka was limited in practice (concussion): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. If he sits, start Rashee Rice. Emeka Egbuka missed his last game (concussion). The Week 8 injury report isn't out yet. Weather in Emeka Egbuka's game: Outdoor · 73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. Rashee Rice was limited in practice (hamstring): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. Rashee Rice missed his last 2 games (hamstring). The Week 8 injury report isn't out yet. As of Fri 12:00 PM ET
Highlights
EgbukaStart · check inactivesWR · TB vs ATLUsually 11.8+0.2pts this week
Helps him
- +1.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 50.0 receiving yards, above his usual 40.0.
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- 20.2ceilingHis best weeks reach about 20.2 points.
Hurts him
- −0.6ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.40 touchdowns, below his usual 0.50.
RiceIf he sitsWR · KC @ DENUsually 12.7−0.9pts this week
Helps him
- OutEllissEdgeHe faces a Broncos defense without linebacker Jonah Elliss.
- 15.8last weekHe caught 7 for 88 yards in Week 3 (15.8 points).
Hurts him
- −1.2ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 51.5 receiving yards, below his usual 63.3.
- 4.2per gameHe sees only 4.2 targets a game.
- toughestper targetEdgeDEN allows plenty of WR chances because receivers see plenty of targets on them; per target they’re tough (1.41 pts, toughest).
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
ProjectionEgbuka: 12.0 (best)Rice: 11.8
TD pointsof the projectionEgbuka: 2.4 (best)Rice: 2.0
Expected TDsthis weekEgbuka: 0.40 (best)Rice: 0.34
Projected team pointsEgbuka: 23.3 (best)Rice: 20.8
Red zone targetsper gameEgbuka: 1.0Rice: 1.0
Role
Snap shareEgbuka: 86% (best)Rice: 62%
Usage worthptsEgbuka: 14.5 (best)Rice: 7.7
Target shareEgbuka: 26% (best)Rice: 15%
Targets / gameEgbuka: 8.2 (best)Rice: 4.3
Air yards shareEgbuka: 35% (best)Rice: 15%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsEgbuka: AboveRice: In line
WOPREgbuka: 0.65 (best)Rice: 0.35
RZ target shareEgbuka: 27% (best)Rice: 19%
Catch rateEgbuka: 57%Rice: 76% (best)
SeparationEgbuka: 3.2 ydsRice: 4.2 yds (best)
YAC over expectedEgbuka: −0.2Rice: +1.7 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredEgbuka: Earned by usage 14.5Scored 11.8Rice: Earned by usage 7.7Scored 9.5
Vacated targets this weekEgbuka: 1.0Rice: 3.8 (best)
Inside 10 target shareEgbuka: 50% (best)Rice: 0%
Range
FloorEgbuka: 7.2Rice: 7.6 (best)
CeilingEgbuka: 20.2 (best)Rice: 18.9
Points from TDssteadier when lowerEgbuka: 25%Rice: 16%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Egbuka: 4%Rice: 29% (best)
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterEgbuka: 34%Rice: 0% (best)
SteadinessEgbuka: Steady±5.8 ptsRice: Very steady (best)±7.3 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmEgbuka: B- (best)Rice: D
Game scriptEgbuka: Expected to lead (best)Rice: Expected to lead
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterEgbuka: 1.3 (best)Rice: 1.4
Defense funnelEgbuka: NeutralRice: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedEgbuka: 29th (soft) (best)Rice: 17th (average)
Starting QBEgbuka: Mayfield (Active)Rice: Mahomes (Active)
Opp defender outEgbuka: None listedRice: Elliss (LB)
WeatherEgbuka: Outdoor73F, 10 mph wind, 100% rainRice: No concern
Roof / surfacegrassEgbuka: OpenRice: Open
Rest / scheduleEgbuka: NormalRice: Normal
Opp paceEgbuka: 21st (average) (best)Rice: 30th (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameEgbuka: 4.7 (best)30th (soft)Rice: 3.319th (average)
Opp catch rate allowedEgbuka: 64% (best)22nd (soft)Rice: 54%2nd (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgEgbuka: 12.8 (best)Rice: 9.4
Last 5 avgEgbuka: 12.0 (best)Rice: 9.5
vs seasonEgbuka: +0.9 (Rising) (best)Rice: −0.1
Yards per route runEgbuka: 1.32Rice: 2.47 (best)
Receiving aDOTEgbuka: 9.7Rice: 7.4
Target share trendEgbuka: RisingRice: Left Week 4 hurt
Games since injuryEgbuka: 0Rice: 0
Crowd
Started in leaguesEgbuka: 63% (best)Rice: 47%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterEgbuka: WR22 (best)Rice: WR23
Yards linereceivingEgbuka: 50.0Rice: 51.5 (best)
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