Warren
RB · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points15.9pts
Gordon
RB · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points11.8pts
Start
Bench
Jaylen Warren or Ollie Gordon II: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Start Jaylen Warren over Ollie Gordon II.
- Ahead by
- +4.1pts
- over Gordon
- Confidence
- High
- Start
- Started
- 93%
- of leagues
Flips if
An injury tag on Jaylen Warren or a bigger role for Ollie Gordon II.
Risk
Weather in Ollie Gordon II's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
WarrenStartRB · PIT vs CLEUsually 17.1−1.1pts this week
Helps him
- +2.7ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.74 touchdowns, above his usual 0.29.
- 22.9ceilingHis best weeks reach about 22.9 points.
Hurts him
- −1.8ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 24.5 receiving yards, below his usual 42.0.
- −1.5ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 65.5 rushing yards, below his usual 80.1.
- −0.9ptscatchesHis lines put him at 2.5 catches, below his usual 3.4.
- CLEvs RBsEdgeCLE is the 6th toughest defense for running backs.
GordonFirst outRB · MIA vs NEUsually 13.1−1.3pts this week
Helps him
- +0.7ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 9.5 receiving yards, above his usual 2.8.
- 1.7inside the 5He averages 1.7 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
- steadyHis weekly scores stay close to his average.
- 4games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 4 straight games.
Hurts him
- −1.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.55 touchdowns, below his usual 0.80.
- −0.7ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 60.5 rushing yards, below his usual 67.8.
- NEvs RBsEdgeNE is the 2nd toughest defense for running backs.
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
ProjectionWarren: 15.9 (best)Gordon: 11.8
TD pointsof the projectionWarren: 4.4 (best)Gordon: 3.3
Expected TDsthis weekWarren: 0.74 (best)Gordon: 0.55
Projected team pointsWarren: 21.5 (best)Gordon: 18.0
Goal line carriesper gameWarren: 0.1Gordon: 1.7 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameWarren: 1.0Gordon: 3.3 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameWarren: 0.7 (best)Gordon: 0.0
Role
Snap shareWarren: 74% (best)Gordon: 52%
Usage worthptsWarren: 14.8 (best)Gordon: 11.2
Touch shareWarren: 39% (best)Gordon: 30%
Target shareWarren: 14% (best)Gordon: 6%
Touches / gameWarren: 18.0 (best)Gordon: 13.0
Targets / gameWarren: 4.9 (best)Gordon: 1.3
Vacated touches this weekWarren: 0.0Gordon: 15.3 (best)
High value touches / gameWarren: 3.6 (best)Gordon: 2.8
Goal line carry shareWarren: 100% (best)Gordon: 71%
Red zone touches / gameWarren: 1.6Gordon: 3.3 (best)
Rush success rateWarren: 46% (best)Gordon: 38%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Warren: 4.9% (best)Gordon: 4.2%
Usage worth vs scoredWarren: Earned by usage 14.8Scored 17.1Gordon: Earned by usage 11.2Scored 10.9
Rush yards / gameWarren: 80.1 (best)Gordon: 56.5
Points from rushingWarren: 52%Gordon: 89%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWarren: In lineGordon: 0 RZ targets
WOPRWarren: 0.19 (best)Gordon: 0.07
RZ target shareWarren: 13% (best)Gordon: 0%
Inside 10 target shareWarren: 8% (best)Gordon: 0%
Catch rateWarren: 71%Gordon: 75% (best)
Rushing points / gameWarren: 8.9 pts / gameGordon: 9.7 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorWarren: 6.1 pts / game (best)Gordon: 5.0 pts / game
Range
FloorWarren: 9.5 (best)Gordon: 8.3
CeilingWarren: 22.9 (best)Gordon: 16.5
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWarren: 10%Gordon: 37%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Warren: 29% (best)Gordon: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterWarren: 0%Gordon: 0%
SteadinessWarren: Steady±9.6 pts · 7 gamesGordon: Very steady (best)±1.8 pts · 4 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmWarren: D+ (best)Gordon: D
Game scriptWarren: Expected to lead (best)Gordon: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWarren: 1.3Gordon: 1.0 (best)
Defense funnelWarren: NeutralGordon: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedWarren: 20th (average) (best)Gordon: 8th (tough)
Backfield roleWarren: LeadGordon: Lead
Opp defender outWarren: Davis (DT)Gordon: None listed
WeatherWarren: No concernGordon: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassWarren: OpenGordon: Open
Rest / scheduleWarren: NormalGordon: Normal
Opp paceWarren: 22nd (slow)Gordon: 16th (average) (best)
Opp stuff rateWarren: 23%2nd (tough)Gordon: 13% (best)28th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedWarren: 4.6 (best)28th (soft)Gordon: 4.112th (average)
Opp pass yds allowedWarren: 8th (tough)Gordon: 19th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Warren: 0.0Gordon: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedWarren: 77%14th (average)Gordon: 82% (best)20th (average)
Starting QBWarren: Rodgers (Active)Gordon: Willis (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgWarren: 21.1 (best)Gordon: 16.7
Last 5 avgWarren: 19.9 (best)Gordon: 13.1
vs seasonWarren: +4.0 (Rising)Gordon: +5.8 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryWarren: 5.5 (best)Gordon: 4.7
Carries / gameWarren: 14.6 (best)Gordon: 12.0
Yards per route runWarren: 2.00 (best)Gordon: 0.22
Receiving aDOTWarren: −1.2Gordon: −3.3
Touch share trendWarren: SteadyGordon: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesWarren: 93% (best)Gordon: 88%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWarren: RB10 (best)Gordon: RB23
Yards linerushingWarren: 65.5 (best)Gordon: 60.5
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