Washington
WR · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Knee
Projected points10.5pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Williams
WR · DET vs MIN
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points11.0pts
Start if active
Bench
Jameson Williams or Malik Washington: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Malik Washington gets the nod over Jameson Williams.
- Confidence
- Lower
- Malik Washington may not play (about 80% to play)
- Started
- 53%
- of leagues
Case for Williams
The case for Williams is an offense expected to score more (24.8 points to 18.0) and more upside (a ceiling of 18.6 to 15.7).
Flips if
If Malik Washington is ruled out before Jameson Williams's game starts, start Jameson Williams.
Risk
Malik Washington was limited in practice (knee): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. Weather in Malik Washington's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. As of Fri 10:00 AM ET
Highlights
WashingtonStart if activeWR · MIA vs NEUsually 9.4+1.1pts this week
Helps him
- +1.4ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.24 touchdowns, above his usual 0.00.
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- steadyHis weekly scores stay close to his average.
Hurts him
- −0.8ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 40.5 receiving yards, below his usual 48.2.
WilliamsFirst outWR · DET vs MINUsually 14.0−2.9pts this week
Helps him
- 89%snapsHe is on the field for 89% of snaps.
- +6.4last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 6.4 points above his season average.
Hurts him
- −1.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.38 touchdowns, below his usual 0.67.
- −1.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 51.5 receiving yards, below his usual 61.2.
- MINvs WRsEdgeMIN is the toughest defense for receivers.
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
ProjectionWashington: 10.5Williams: 11.0 (best)
TD pointsof the projectionWashington: 1.4Williams: 2.3 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekWashington: 0.24Williams: 0.38 (best)
Projected team pointsWashington: 18.0Williams: 24.8 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameWashington: 0.0Williams: 0.0
Red zone carriesper gameWashington: 0.5 (best)Williams: 0.0
Red zone targetsper gameWashington: 0.3Williams: 1.2 (best)
Role
Snap shareWashington: 84%Williams: 89% (best)
Usage worthptsWashington: 11.7Williams: 11.8 (best)
Touch shareWashington: 13% (best)Williams: 7%
Target shareWashington: 26% (best)Williams: 18%
Touches / gameWashington: 5.7 (best)Williams: 3.8
Targets / gameWashington: 6.5 (best)Williams: 6.3
Air yards shareWashington: 31%Williams: 32% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWashington: 2 RZ targetsWilliams: Above
WOPRWashington: 0.58 (best)Williams: 0.50
RZ target shareWashington: 18% (best)Williams: 15%
Catch rateWashington: 67% (best)Williams: 61%
SeparationWashington: 3.5 yds (best)Williams: 2.7 yds
YAC over expectedWashington: +1.0 (best)Williams: +0.5
Usage worth vs scoredWashington: Earned by usage 11.7Scored 9.5Williams: Earned by usage 11.8Scored 14.0
Rush yards / gameWashington: 6.3 (best)Williams: 0.0
Points from rushingWashington: 7%Williams: 0%
Vacated targets this weekWashington: 0.0Williams: 0.0
High value touches / gameWashington: 4.7 (best)Williams: 3.8
Goal line carry shareWashington: 0%Williams: 0%
Red zone touches / gameWashington: 0.8Williams: 1.2 (best)
Rush success rateWashington: 38%Williams: 0 carries
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Washington: 0%Williams: 0 carries
Inside 10 target shareWashington: 0%Williams: 18% (best)
Rushing points / gameWashington: 0.6 pts / game (best)Williams: 0.0 pts / game
Rushing floorWashington: 0.4 pts / game (best)Williams: 0.0 pts / game
Range
FloorWashington: 6.9 (best)Williams: 6.4
CeilingWashington: 15.7Williams: 18.6 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWashington: 0%Williams: 29%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Washington: 0%Williams: 22% (best)
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterWashington: 33%Williams: 18% (best)
SteadinessWashington: Very steady (best)±2.7 pts · 6 gamesWilliams: Steady±8.0 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionWashington: C+ (best)2026, 7 gmWilliams: F2026, 6 gm
Game scriptWashington: Expected to trailWilliams: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWashington: 1.0 (best)Williams: 1.8
Defense funnelWashington: NeutralWilliams: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedWashington: 19th (average) (best)Williams: 2nd (tough)
Starting QBWashington: Willis (Active)Williams: Goff (Active)
WeatherWashington: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rainWilliams: Indoors
Roof / surfaceWashington: OpengrassWilliams: Dometurf
Rest / scheduleWashington: NormalWilliams: Normal
Opp paceWashington: 16th (average) (best)Williams: 26th (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameWashington: 2.01st (tough)Williams: 2.3 (best)7th (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedWashington: 66% (best)26th (soft)Williams: 58%8th (tough)
Opp rush yds allowedWashington: 8th (tough)Williams: 10th (tough) (best)
Opp stuff rateWashington: 13% (best)28th (soft)Williams: 19%11th (average)
Opp yards per carry allowed12th (average)Washington: 4.1Williams: 4.1
Form
Last 3 avgWashington: 10.2Williams: 20.3 (best)
Last 5 avgWashington: 10.1Williams: 15.0 (best)
vs seasonWashington: +0.8 (Rising)Williams: +6.4 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryWashington: 4.8Williams: 0 carries
Carries / gameWashington: 1.3 (best)Williams: 0.0
Yards per route runWashington: 2.13 (best)Williams: 1.79
Receiving aDOTWashington: 11.2Williams: 14.9
Target share trendWashington: SteadyWilliams: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesWashington: 54%Williams: 87% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWashington: WR30Williams: WR28 (best)
Yards linereceivingWashington: 40.5Williams: 51.5 (best)
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