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Miller

RB · NO vs PIT (Paris)

Kickoff Sun 9:30 AM ET

Projected points7.5pts

Johnson

RB · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points1.3pts

projected 6.9

Kendre Miller or Roschon Johnson: who should I start in Week 7?

Roschon Johnson already played (1.3 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Kendre Miller with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Wed 9:31 AM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.48 touchdowns, above his usual 0.40.+0.5 pts

    Usually scores 6.6 → projected 7.5+0.9 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeWith Etienne out, he splits the backfield work this week.
    • EdgePIT is the 7th toughest defense for running backs.
    • EdgeHis team is expected to trail, which can cut his carries.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 27.0 rushing yards, above his usual 12.2.+1.5 pts
    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.34 touchdowns, above his usual 0.17.+1.0 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 6.5 receiving yards, below his usual 12.5.−0.6 pts
    • Everything else+0.6 pts

    Usually scores 4.5 → projected 6.9+2.5 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • EdgeHis team was expected to score 26.8 points, a high scoring spot.
    • His last three games run 4.5 points above his season average.
    • EdgeNE is the 12th toughest defense for running backs.

Stat comparison

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

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMiller: 7.5 (best)Johnson: 6.9
TD pointsof the projectionMiller: 2.9 (best)Johnson: 2.0
Expected TDsthis weekMiller: 0.48 (best)Johnson: 0.34
Projected team pointsMiller: 20.8Johnson: 26.8 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameMiller: 0.8 (best)Johnson: 0.3
Red zone carriesper gameMiller: 2.0 (best)Johnson: 1.2
Red zone targetsper gameMiller: 0.2Johnson: 0.3 (best)
Role
Snap shareMiller: 30% (best)Johnson: 15%
Usage worthptsMiller: 9.1 (best)Johnson: 5.1
Touch shareMiller: 22% (best)Johnson: 8%
Target shareMiller: 4%Johnson: 4%
Touches / gameMiller: 11.0 (best)Johnson: 5.0
Targets / gameMiller: 1.6Johnson: 1.7 (best)
Air yards shareMiller: Behind the lineJohnson: 2%
Vacated touches this weekMiller: 14.3Johnson: 16.2 (best)
High value touches / gameMiller: 2.8 (best)Johnson: 1.7
Goal line carry shareMiller: 40% (best)Johnson: 8%
Red zone touches / gameMiller: 2.2 (best)Johnson: 1.5
Rush success rateMiller: 27%Johnson: 41% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Miller: 0%Johnson: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredMiller: Earned by usage 9.1Scored 6.6Johnson: Earned by usage 5.1Scored 4.5
Rush yards / gameMiller: 30.6 (best)Johnson: 12.2
Points from rushingMiller: 83%Johnson: 50%
WOPRMiller: 0.05Johnson: 0.08 (best)
RZ target shareMiller: 4%Johnson: 6% (best)
Inside 10 target shareMiller: 0%Johnson: 7% (best)
Catch rateMiller: 75%Johnson: 80% (best)
Rushing points / gameMiller: 5.5 pts / game (best)Johnson: 2.2 pts / game
Rushing floorMiller: 3.5 pts / game (best)Johnson: 1.3 pts / game
Range
FloorMiller: 5.9 (best)Johnson: 2.8
CeilingMiller: 10.8Johnson: 14.6 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMiller: 37%Johnson: 22%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Miller: 0%Johnson: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterMiller: 25% (best)Johnson: 67%
SteadinessMiller: Very steady (best)±3.5 pts · 4 gamesJohnson: Volatile±5.6 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmMiller: D+Johnson: C- (best)
Game scriptMiller: Expected to trailJohnson: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMiller: 1.7Johnson: 1.2 (best)
Defense funnelMiller: NeutralJohnson: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedMiller: 14th (average) (best)Johnson: 9th (tough)
Backfield roleMiller: CommitteeJohnson: Backup
Opp defender outMiller: Joseph-Day (DT)Johnson: None listed
WeatherMiller: Outdoor60F, 16 mph wind, rainJohnson: No concern
Roof / surfaceMiller: OpenturfJohnson: Open
Rest / scheduleMiller: NormalJohnson: Short week (4d)
Opp paceMiller: 13th (average)Johnson: 9th (fast) (best)
Opp stuff rateMiller: 21%8th (tough)Johnson: 13% (best)29th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedMiller: 3.913th (average)Johnson: 4.1 (best)18th (average)
Opp pass yds allowedMiller: 8th (tough)Johnson: 14th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Miller: 0.0Johnson: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedMiller: 76%14th (average)Johnson: 79% (best)20th (average)
Starting QBMiller: Shough (Active)Johnson: Williams (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgMiller: 6.6Johnson: 8.9 (best)
Last 5 avgMiller: 6.6 (best)Johnson: 5.4
vs seasonMiller: +0.1 (Steady)Johnson: +4.5 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryMiller: 3.1Johnson: 3.3 (best)
Carries / gameMiller: 9.8 (best)Johnson: 3.7
Yards per route runMiller: 0.63Johnson: 2.34 (best)
Receiving aDOTMiller: −0.9Johnson: 2.9
Touch share trendMiller: RisingJohnson: Rising
Crowd
Started in leaguesMiller: Not widely startedJohnson: 45%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMiller: RB33 (best)Johnson: RB36
Yards linerushingMiller: 37.5 (best)Johnson: 27.0

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