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Johnson

RB · CHI vs NE

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points1.3pts

projected 6.9

Gainwell

RB · TB vs CAR

Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET

Projected points6.4pts

Roschon Johnson or Kenny Gainwell: 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 Kenny Gainwell with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Mon 7:53 PM ET

  • 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.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 2.5 catches, above his usual 2.0.+0.5 pts
    • Everything else+0.8 pts

    Usually scores 5.0 → projected 6.4+1.3 pts

Stat comparison

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

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionJohnson: 6.9 (best)Gainwell: 6.4
TD pointsof the projectionJohnson: 2.0 (best)Gainwell: 1.4
Expected TDsthis weekJohnson: 0.34 (best)Gainwell: 0.23
Projected team pointsJohnson: 26.8 (best)Gainwell: 20.8
Goal line carriesper gameJohnson: 0.3 (best)Gainwell: 0.0
Red zone carriesper gameJohnson: 1.2 (best)Gainwell: 0.3
Red zone targetsper gameJohnson: 0.3Gainwell: 0.5 (best)
Role
Snap shareJohnson: 15%Gainwell: 37% (best)
Usage worthptsJohnson: 5.1Gainwell: 6.0 (best)
Touch shareJohnson: 8%Gainwell: 11% (best)
Target shareJohnson: 4%Gainwell: 9% (best)
Touches / gameJohnson: 5.0Gainwell: 5.2 (best)
Targets / gameJohnson: 1.7Gainwell: 2.8 (best)
Air yards shareJohnson: 2%Gainwell: Behind the line
Vacated touches this weekJohnson: 16.2 (best)Gainwell: 0.0
High value touches / gameJohnson: 1.7Gainwell: 2.0 (best)
Goal line carry shareJohnson: 8% (best)Gainwell: 0%
Red zone touches / gameJohnson: 1.5 (best)Gainwell: 0.8
Rush success rateJohnson: 41% (best)Gainwell: 32%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Johnson: 0%Gainwell: 0%
Usage worth vs scoredJohnson: Earned by usage 5.1Scored 4.5Gainwell: Earned by usage 6.0Scored 5.0
Rush yards / gameJohnson: 12.2 (best)Gainwell: 10.2
Points from rushingJohnson: 50%Gainwell: 20%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsJohnson: 2 RZ targetsGainwell: Above
WOPRJohnson: 0.08Gainwell: 0.11 (best)
RZ target shareJohnson: 6%Gainwell: 14% (best)
Inside 10 target shareJohnson: 7%Gainwell: 25% (best)
Catch rateJohnson: 80% (best)Gainwell: 71%
Rushing points / gameJohnson: 2.2 pts / game (best)Gainwell: 1.0 pts / game
Rushing floorJohnson: 1.3 pts / game (best)Gainwell: 1.0 pts / game
Range
FloorJohnson: 2.8Gainwell: 3.9 (best)
CeilingJohnson: 14.6 (best)Gainwell: 9.6
Points from TDssteadier when lowerJohnson: 22%Gainwell: 20%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Johnson: 0%Gainwell: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterJohnson: 67% (best)Gainwell: 80%
SteadinessJohnson: Volatile±5.6 ptsGainwell: Steady (best)±3.2 pts · 5 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionJohnson: C-2026, 6 gmGainwell: B- (best)2026, 5 gm
Game scriptJohnson: Expected to lead (best)Gainwell: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterJohnson: 1.2 (best)Gainwell: 1.4
Defense funnelJohnson: NeutralGainwell: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedJohnson: 9th (tough)Gainwell: 27th (soft) (best)
Backfield roleJohnson: BackupGainwell: Backup
Opp defender outJohnson: None listedGainwell: Phillips (LB)
Roof / surfaceJohnson: OpenGainwell: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleJohnson: Short week (4d)Gainwell: Normal
Opp paceJohnson: 9th (fast)Gainwell: 2nd (fast) (best)
Opp stuff rateJohnson: 13%29th (soft)Gainwell: 10% (best)32nd (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedJohnson: 4.118th (average)Gainwell: 5.1 (best)32nd (soft)
Opp pass yds allowedJohnson: 14th (average)Gainwell: 18th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Johnson: 0.0Gainwell: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedJohnson: 79% (best)20th (average)Gainwell: 75%13th (average)
Starting QBJohnson: Williams (Active)Gainwell: Daniels (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgJohnson: 8.9 (best)Gainwell: 6.6
Last 5 avgJohnson: 5.4Gainwell: 5.5 (best)
vs seasonJohnson: +4.5 (Rising) (best)Gainwell: +1.6 (Rising)
Yards per carryJohnson: 3.3 (best)Gainwell: 3.2
Carries / gameJohnson: 3.7 (best)Gainwell: 3.2
Yards per route runJohnson: 2.34 (best)Gainwell: 0.97
Receiving aDOTJohnson: 2.9Gainwell: −2.3
Touch share trendJohnson: RisingGainwell: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesJohnson: 45%Gainwell: Not widely started
Nuvela position ranklower is betterJohnson: RB37 (best)Gainwell: RB40
Yards linerushingJohnson: 27.0 (best)Gainwell: 11.5

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