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Week8 · 2026
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Taylor

RB · IND @ JAX

Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projected points14.5pts

First out

Stevenson

RB · NE @ MIA

Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET

Projected points14.5pts

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Jonathan Taylor or Rhamondre Stevenson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Toss-up. Jonathan Taylor gets the nod over Rhamondre Stevenson.

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Case for Stevenson

The case for Stevenson is a softer run defense (4.3 yards a carry allowed to 3.0) and an offense expected to score more (25.0 points to 18.3).

Flips if

Start Rhamondre Stevenson instead if you want the easier matchup (the 3rd softest defense for running backs, while Taylor faces the 5th toughest defense for running backs).

Risk

Weather in Rhamondre Stevenson's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.

Highlights

Injuries as of Fri 2:00 PM ET
TaylorToss-upRB · IND @ JAXUsually 19.6−5.1pts this week

Helps him

  1. 46%touchesHe handles 46% of his team’s touches, a lead back’s share.
  2. 1.9inside the 5He averages 1.9 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
  3. 40%big weeks40% of his games have been big weeks.

Hurts him

  1. −2.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.72 touchdowns, below his usual 1.14.
  2. −2.3ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 60.5 rushing yards, below his usual 83.9.
  3. −0.9ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 16.5 receiving yards, below his usual 25.4.
  4. 18.3team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score only 18.3 points.
StevensonFirst outRB · NE @ MIAUsually 12.4+2.1pts this week

Helps him

  1. +2.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.82 touchdowns, above his usual 0.43.
  2. +1.1ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 51.5 rushing yards, above his usual 40.7.
  3. MIAvs RBsEdgeMIA is the 3rd softest defense for running backs.

Hurts him

  1. −1.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 19.5 receiving yards, below his usual 29.1.
  2. 43%dud weeks43% of his games have been dud weeks.

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
ProjectionTaylor: 14.5Stevenson: 14.5
TD pointsof the projectionTaylor: 4.3Stevenson: 4.9 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekTaylor: 0.72Stevenson: 0.82 (best)
Projected team pointsTaylor: 18.3Stevenson: 25.0 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameTaylor: 1.9 (best)Stevenson: 0.4
Red zone carriesper gameTaylor: 3.7 (best)Stevenson: 1.3
Red zone targetsper gameTaylor: 0.3Stevenson: 0.3
Role
Snap shareTaylor: 80% (best)Stevenson: 63%
Usage worthptsTaylor: 19.1 (best)Stevenson: 11.4
Touch shareTaylor: 46% (best)Stevenson: 28%
Target shareTaylor: 12% (best)Stevenson: 11%
Touches / gameTaylor: 22.4 (best)Stevenson: 13.9
Targets / gameTaylor: 3.7 (best)Stevenson: 3.4
Air yards shareTaylor: Behind the lineStevenson: 1%
Vacated touches this weekTaylor: 0.0Stevenson: 2.0 (best)
High value touches / gameTaylor: 4.6 (best)Stevenson: 3.7
Goal line carry shareTaylor: 81% (best)Stevenson: 50%
Red zone touches / gameTaylor: 4.0 (best)Stevenson: 1.4
Rush success rateTaylor: 40% (best)Stevenson: 36%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Taylor: 3.6% (best)Stevenson: 2.6%
Usage worth vs scoredTaylor: Earned by usage 19.1Scored 19.6Stevenson: Earned by usage 11.4Scored 12.4
Rush yards / gameTaylor: 83.9 (best)Stevenson: 40.7
Points from rushingTaylor: 78%Stevenson: 47%
WOPRTaylor: 0.16Stevenson: 0.18 (best)
RZ target shareTaylor: 9% (best)Stevenson: 3%
Inside 10 target shareTaylor: 10% (best)Stevenson: 0%
Catch rateTaylor: 65%Stevenson: 83% (best)
Rushing points / gameTaylor: 15.2 pts / game (best)Stevenson: 5.8 pts / game
Rushing floorTaylor: 12.7 pts / game (best)Stevenson: 4.9 pts / game
Range
FloorTaylor: 8.8 (best)Stevenson: 8.0
CeilingTaylor: 21.3Stevenson: 22.3 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerTaylor: 35%Stevenson: 21%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Taylor: 40% (best)Stevenson: 14%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterTaylor: 8% (best)Stevenson: 43%
SteadinessTaylor: Steady (best)±9.8 ptsStevenson: Steady±7.7 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmTaylor: D+Stevenson: A (best)
Game scriptTaylor: Expected to trailStevenson: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterTaylor: 1.5Stevenson: 0.8 (best)
Defense funnelTaylor: NeutralStevenson: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedTaylor: 1st (tough)Stevenson: 16th (average) (best)
Backfield roleTaylor: LeadStevenson: Lead
WeatherTaylor: No concernStevenson: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassTaylor: OpenStevenson: Open
Rest / scheduleTaylor: NormalStevenson: 10 days rest
Opp paceTaylor: 23rd (slow) (best)Stevenson: 31st (slow)
Opp stuff rateTaylor: 17% (best)19th (average)Stevenson: 18%15th (average)
Opp yards per carry allowedTaylor: 3.01st (tough)Stevenson: 4.3 (best)21st (average)
Opp pass yds allowedTaylor: 30th (soft) (best)Stevenson: 18th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Taylor: 0.0Stevenson: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedTaylor: 82%22nd (soft)Stevenson: 84% (best)26th (soft)
Starting QBTaylor: Jones (Active)Stevenson: Maye (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgTaylor: 17.1 (best)Stevenson: 14.5
Last 5 avgTaylor: 16.6 (best)Stevenson: 13.8
vs seasonTaylor: −2.5 (Cooling)Stevenson: +2.1 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryTaylor: 4.2 (best)Stevenson: 3.7
Carries / gameTaylor: 20.0 (best)Stevenson: 11.0
Yards per route runTaylor: 1.21Stevenson: 1.73 (best)
Receiving aDOTTaylor: −1.3Stevenson: 0.8
Touch share trendTaylor: SteadyStevenson: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesTaylor: 99% (best)Stevenson: 86%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterTaylor: RB17Stevenson: RB16 (best)
Yards linerushingTaylor: 60.5 (best)Stevenson: 51.5

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