Walker
RB · KC @ DEN
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points19.4pts
Jacobs
RB · GB vs CAR
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points23.2pts
projected 15.6
Josh Jacobs or Kenneth Walker III: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Highlights
WalkerRB · KC @ DENUsually 24.6−5.3pts this week
Helps him
- +0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 3.5 catches, above his usual 3.0.
- 48%touchesHe handles 48% of his team’s touches, a lead back’s share.
Hurts him
- −2.9ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 88.0 rushing yards, below his usual 116.8.
- −2.9ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.85 touchdowns, below his usual 1.33.
- DENvs RBsEdgeDEN is the 14th toughest defense for running backs.
JacobsRB · GB vs CARUsually 17.5−1.8pts this week
Helps him
- CARvs RBsEdgeCAR is the 5th softest defense for running backs.
Hurts him
- −0.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 17.5 receiving yards, below his usual 22.2.
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
ProjectionWalker: 19.4 (best)Jacobs: 15.6
TD pointsof the projectionWalker: 5.1Jacobs: 5.2 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekWalker: 0.85Jacobs: 0.86 (best)
Projected team pointsWalker: 20.8Jacobs: 25.5 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameWalker: 1.8 (best)Jacobs: 1.0
Red zone carriesper gameWalker: 4.5 (best)Jacobs: 3.0
Red zone targetsper gameWalker: 1.2Jacobs: 2.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareWalker: 74% (best)Jacobs: 52%
Usage worthptsWalker: 21.4 (best)Jacobs: 20.1
Touch shareWalker: 48% (best)Jacobs: 35%
Target shareWalker: 14%Jacobs: 17% (best)
Touches / gameWalker: 23.0 (best)Jacobs: 16.0
Targets / gameWalker: 4.5Jacobs: 7.0 (best)
Air yards shareWalker: Behind the lineJacobs: 8%
Vacated touches this weekWalker: 0.5Jacobs: 10.2 (best)
High value touches / gameWalker: 6.2Jacobs: 7.0 (best)
Goal line carry shareWalker: 100%Jacobs: 100%
Red zone touches / gameWalker: 5.5 (best)Jacobs: 5.0
Rush success rateWalker: 45% (best)Jacobs: 36%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Walker: 5.8% (best)Jacobs: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredWalker: Earned by usage 21.4Scored 24.6Jacobs: Earned by usage 20.1Scored 20.1
Rush yards / gameWalker: 116.8 (best)Jacobs: 36.0
Points from rushingWalker: 72%Jacobs: 18%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWalker: AboveJacobs: 2 RZ targets
WOPRWalker: 0.20Jacobs: 0.31 (best)
RZ target shareWalker: 23%Jacobs: 33% (best)
Inside 10 target shareWalker: 27% (best)Jacobs: 0%
Catch rateWalker: 67%Jacobs: 71% (best)
Rushing points / gameWalker: 17.7 pts / game (best)Jacobs: 3.6 pts / game
Rushing floorWalker: 12.8 pts / game (best)Jacobs: 3.6 pts / game
Range
FloorWalker: 14.2 (best)Jacobs: 11.5
CeilingWalker: 27.8 (best)Jacobs: 21.6
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWalker: 33%Jacobs: 30%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Walker: 83% (best)Jacobs: 43%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterWalker: 0% (best)Jacobs: 11%
SteadinessWalker: Very steady (best)±8.7 pts · 6 gamesJacobs: Very steady±7.9 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionWalker: C-2026, 7 gmJacobs: A (best)2026, 6 gm
Game scriptWalker: Expected to leadJacobs: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWalker: 1.4Jacobs: 1.2 (best)
Defense funnelWalker: NeutralJacobs: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedWalker: 28th (soft)Jacobs: 32nd (soft) (best)
Backfield roleWalker: LeadJacobs: Backup
Opp defender outWalker: Elliss (LB)Jacobs: Phillips (LB)
Roof / surfacegrassWalker: OpenJacobs: Open
Rest / scheduleWalker: NormalJacobs: Short week (4d)
Opp paceWalker: 30th (slow)Jacobs: 6th (fast) (best)
Opp stuff rateWalker: 19%12th (average)Jacobs: 12% (best)30th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedWalker: 4.425th (soft)Jacobs: 5.2 (best)31st (soft)
Opp pass yds allowedWalker: 17th (average) (best)Jacobs: 6th (tough)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Walker: 0.0Jacobs: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedWalker: 69%3rd (tough)Jacobs: 74% (best)11th (average)
Starting QBWalker: Mahomes (Active)Jacobs: Love (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgWalker: 22.8Jacobs: 1 game
Last 5 avgWalker: 22.7Jacobs: 1 game
vs seasonWalker: −1.8 (Steady)Jacobs: 0.0 (best)
Yards per carryWalker: 5.8 (best)Jacobs: 3.3
Carries / gameWalker: 20.0 (best)Jacobs: 11.0
Yards per route runWalker: 1.38Jacobs: 2.89 (best)
Receiving aDOTWalker: −0.5Jacobs: 5.1
Touch share trendWalker: SteadyJacobs: 1 game
Crowd
Started in leaguesWalker: 99% (best)Jacobs: 96%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWalker: RB3 (best)Jacobs: RB11
Yards linerushingWalker: 88.0 (best)Jacobs: 60.5
Deciding on someone else?
Choose 2 to 5 players for any week.