J.K. Dobbins or MarShawn Lloyd: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. 1.1inside the 5He averages 1.1 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
2. +4.1last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 4.1 points above his season average.
3. 3games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 3 straight games.

Hurts him

1. −1.9ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 22.5 rushing yards, below his usual 41.9.
2. −0.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.35 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
3. KCvs RBsEdgeKC is the 9th toughest defense for running backs.
4. 41%snapsHe plays only 41% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.

Helps him

1. CARvs RBsEdgeCAR is the 5th softest defense for running backs.

Hurts him

1. −1.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.21 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
2. −0.6ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 4.5 receiving yards, below his usual 10.0.
3. 22%touchesHe handles only 22% of his team’s touches, so the work is shared.
4. 2.9floorA quiet week could drop to about 2.9 points.