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Jacobs

RB · GB vs CAR

FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR

Final points23.2pts

projected 15.6

Gordon

RB · MIA vs NE

Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET

Projected points11.8pts

Josh Jacobs or Ollie Gordon II: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Josh Jacobs already played (23.2 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Ollie Gordon II with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Fri 2:00 PM ET
JacobsRB · GB vs CARUsually 17.5−1.8pts this week

Helps him

  1. CARvs RBsEdgeCAR is the 5th softest defense for running backs.
  2. 11.5floorA quiet week still projected to about 11.5 points.

Hurts him

  1. −0.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 17.5 receiving yards, below his usual 22.2.
GordonRB · MIA vs NEUsually 13.1−1.3pts this week

Helps him

  1. +0.7ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 9.5 receiving yards, above his usual 2.8.
  2. +5.8last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 5.8 points above his season average.
  3. 4games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 4 straight games.

Hurts him

  1. −1.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.55 touchdowns, below his usual 0.80.
  2. −0.7ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 60.5 rushing yards, below his usual 67.8.
  3. 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

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionJacobs: 15.6 (best)Gordon: 11.8
TD pointsof the projectionJacobs: 5.2 (best)Gordon: 3.3
Expected TDsthis weekJacobs: 0.86 (best)Gordon: 0.55
Projected team pointsJacobs: 25.5 (best)Gordon: 18.0
Goal line carriesper gameJacobs: 1.0Gordon: 1.7 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameJacobs: 3.0Gordon: 3.3 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameJacobs: 2.0 (best)Gordon: 0.0
Role
Snap shareJacobs: 52%Gordon: 52%
Usage worthptsJacobs: 20.1 (best)Gordon: 11.2
Touch shareJacobs: 35% (best)Gordon: 30%
Target shareJacobs: 17% (best)Gordon: 6%
Touches / gameJacobs: 16.0 (best)Gordon: 13.0
Targets / gameJacobs: 7.0 (best)Gordon: 1.3
Air yards shareJacobs: 8%Gordon: Behind the line
Vacated touches this weekJacobs: 10.2Gordon: 15.3 (best)
High value touches / gameJacobs: 7.0 (best)Gordon: 2.8
Goal line carry shareJacobs: 100% (best)Gordon: 71%
Red zone touches / gameJacobs: 5.0 (best)Gordon: 3.3
Rush success rateJacobs: 36%Gordon: 38% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Jacobs: 0%Gordon: 4.2% (best)
Usage worth vs scoredJacobs: Earned by usage 20.1Scored 20.1Gordon: Earned by usage 11.2Scored 10.9
Rush yards / gameJacobs: 36.0Gordon: 56.5 (best)
Points from rushingJacobs: 18%Gordon: 89%
WOPRJacobs: 0.31 (best)Gordon: 0.07
RZ target shareJacobs: 33% (best)Gordon: 0%
Inside 10 target shareJacobs: 0%Gordon: 0%
Catch rateJacobs: 71%Gordon: 75% (best)
Rushing points / gameJacobs: 3.6 pts / gameGordon: 9.7 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorJacobs: 3.6 pts / gameGordon: 5.0 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorJacobs: 11.5 (best)Gordon: 8.3
CeilingJacobs: 21.6 (best)Gordon: 16.5
Points from TDssteadier when lowerJacobs: 30%Gordon: 37%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Jacobs: 43% (best)Gordon: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterJacobs: 11%Gordon: 0% (best)
SteadinessJacobs: Very steady±7.9 ptsGordon: Very steady (best)±1.8 pts · 4 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionJacobs: A (best)2026, 6 gmGordon: D2026, 7 gm
Game scriptJacobs: Expected to lead (best)Gordon: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterJacobs: 1.2Gordon: 1.0 (best)
Defense funnelJacobs: NeutralGordon: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedJacobs: 32nd (soft) (best)Gordon: 8th (tough)
Backfield roleJacobs: BackupGordon: Lead
Opp defender outJacobs: Phillips (LB)Gordon: None listed
WeatherJacobs: No concernGordon: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain
Roof / surfacegrassJacobs: OpenGordon: Open
Rest / scheduleJacobs: Short week (4d)Gordon: Normal
Opp paceJacobs: 6th (fast) (best)Gordon: 16th (average)
Opp stuff rateJacobs: 12% (best)30th (soft)Gordon: 13%28th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedJacobs: 5.2 (best)31st (soft)Gordon: 4.112th (average)
Opp pass yds allowedJacobs: 6th (tough)Gordon: 19th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Jacobs: 0.0Gordon: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedJacobs: 74%11th (average)Gordon: 82% (best)20th (average)
Starting QBJacobs: Love (Active)Gordon: Willis (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgJacobs: 1 gameGordon: 16.7
Last 5 avgJacobs: 1 gameGordon: 13.1
vs seasonJacobs: 0.0Gordon: +5.8 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryJacobs: 3.3Gordon: 4.7 (best)
Carries / gameJacobs: 11.0Gordon: 12.0 (best)
Yards per route runJacobs: 2.89 (best)Gordon: 0.22
Receiving aDOTJacobs: 5.1Gordon: −3.3
Touch share trendJacobs: 1 gameGordon: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesJacobs: 96% (best)Gordon: 88%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterJacobs: RB11 (best)Gordon: RB23
Yards linerushingJacobs: 60.5Gordon: 60.5

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