Stevenson
RB · NE @ MIA
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points14.5pts
Gordon
RB · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points11.8pts
Lean
Bench
Ollie Gordon II or Rhamondre Stevenson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Lean Rhamondre Stevenson over Ollie Gordon II.
- Ahead by
- +2.7pts
- over Gordon
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Lean
- Started
- 86%
- of leagues
Flips if
Start Ollie Gordon II instead if you want fewer dud weeks (0% of his games to 43%).
Risk
Weather in Rhamondre Stevenson's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. Weather in Ollie Gordon II's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
StevensonLeanRB · NE @ MIAUsually 12.4+2.1pts this week
Helps him
- +2.3ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.82 touchdowns, above his usual 0.43.
- +1.1ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 51.5 rushing yards, above his usual 40.7.
- MIAvs RBsEdgeMIA is the 3rd softest defense for running backs.
- 22.3ceilingHis best weeks reach about 22.3 points.
Hurts him
- −1.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 19.5 receiving yards, below his usual 29.1.
- 43%dud weeks43% of his games have been dud weeks.
GordonFirst outRB · MIA vs NEUsually 13.1−1.3pts this week
Helps him
- +0.7ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 9.5 receiving yards, above his usual 2.8.
- 1.7inside the 5He averages 1.7 carries a game inside the 5, so touchdowns stay in reach.
- +5.8last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 5.8 points above his season average.
- 4games in a rowHe has scored a touchdown in 4 straight games.
Hurts him
- −1.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.55 touchdowns, below his usual 0.80.
- −0.7ptsrush yardsHis lines put him at 60.5 rushing yards, below his usual 67.8.
- 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
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionStevenson: 14.5 (best)Gordon: 11.8
TD pointsof the projectionStevenson: 4.9 (best)Gordon: 3.3
Expected TDsthis weekStevenson: 0.82 (best)Gordon: 0.55
Projected team pointsStevenson: 25.0 (best)Gordon: 18.0
Goal line carriesper gameStevenson: 0.4Gordon: 1.7 (best)
Red zone carriesper gameStevenson: 1.3Gordon: 3.3 (best)
Red zone targetsper gameStevenson: 0.3 (best)Gordon: 0.0
Role
Snap shareStevenson: 63% (best)Gordon: 52%
Usage worthptsStevenson: 11.4 (best)Gordon: 11.2
Touch shareStevenson: 28%Gordon: 30% (best)
Target shareStevenson: 11% (best)Gordon: 6%
Touches / gameStevenson: 13.9 (best)Gordon: 13.0
Targets / gameStevenson: 3.4 (best)Gordon: 1.3
Air yards shareStevenson: 1%Gordon: Behind the line
Vacated touches this weekStevenson: 2.0Gordon: 15.3 (best)
High value touches / gameStevenson: 3.7 (best)Gordon: 2.8
Goal line carry shareStevenson: 50%Gordon: 71% (best)
Red zone touches / gameStevenson: 1.4Gordon: 3.3 (best)
Rush success rateStevenson: 36%Gordon: 38% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Stevenson: 2.6%Gordon: 4.2% (best)
Usage worth vs scoredStevenson: Earned by usage 11.4Scored 12.4Gordon: Earned by usage 11.2Scored 10.9
Rush yards / gameStevenson: 40.7Gordon: 56.5 (best)
Points from rushingStevenson: 47%Gordon: 89%
WOPRStevenson: 0.18 (best)Gordon: 0.07
RZ target shareStevenson: 3% (best)Gordon: 0%
Inside 10 target shareStevenson: 0%Gordon: 0%
Catch rateStevenson: 83% (best)Gordon: 75%
Rushing points / gameStevenson: 5.8 pts / gameGordon: 9.7 pts / game (best)
Rushing floorStevenson: 4.9 pts / gameGordon: 5.0 pts / game (best)
Range
FloorStevenson: 8.0Gordon: 8.3 (best)
CeilingStevenson: 22.3 (best)Gordon: 16.5
Points from TDssteadier when lowerStevenson: 21%Gordon: 37%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Stevenson: 14% (best)Gordon: 0%
Dud weeks (under 8 pts)lower is betterStevenson: 43%Gordon: 0% (best)
SteadinessStevenson: Steady±7.7 pts · 7 gamesGordon: Very steady (best)±1.8 pts · 4 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionStevenson: A (best)2026, 6 gmGordon: D2026, 7 gm
Game scriptStevenson: Expected to lead (best)Gordon: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterStevenson: 0.8 (best)Gordon: 1.0
Defense funnelStevenson: NeutralGordon: Neutral
Opp rush yds allowedStevenson: 16th (average) (best)Gordon: 8th (tough)
Backfield roleStevenson: LeadGordon: Lead
Weather73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rainStevenson: OutdoorGordon: Outdoor
Roof / surfacegrassStevenson: OpenGordon: Open
Rest / scheduleStevenson: 10 days restGordon: Normal
Opp paceStevenson: 31st (slow)Gordon: 16th (average) (best)
Opp stuff rateStevenson: 18%15th (average)Gordon: 13% (best)28th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedStevenson: 4.3 (best)21st (average)Gordon: 4.112th (average)
Opp pass yds allowedStevenson: 18th (average)Gordon: 19th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / game1st (tough)Stevenson: 0.0Gordon: 0.0
Opp catch rate allowedStevenson: 84% (best)26th (soft)Gordon: 82%20th (average)
Starting QBStevenson: Maye (Active)Gordon: Willis (Active)
Form
Last 3 avgStevenson: 14.5Gordon: 16.7 (best)
Last 5 avgStevenson: 13.8 (best)Gordon: 13.1
vs seasonStevenson: +2.1 (Rising)Gordon: +5.8 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryStevenson: 3.7Gordon: 4.7 (best)
Carries / gameStevenson: 11.0Gordon: 12.0 (best)
Yards per route runStevenson: 1.73 (best)Gordon: 0.22
Receiving aDOTStevenson: 0.8Gordon: −3.3
Touch share trendStevenson: SteadyGordon: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesStevenson: 86%Gordon: 88% (best)
Nuvela position ranklower is betterStevenson: RB16 (best)Gordon: RB23
Yards linerushingStevenson: 51.5Gordon: 60.5 (best)
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