Pierre Strong or Quinshon Judkins: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. 33%big weeks33% of his games have been big weeks.

Hurts him

1. −1.7ptscatchesHis lines put him at 1.5 catches, below his usual 3.2.
2. −1.3pts2 linesReceiving yards 11.5 (usual 18.3) and rushing yards 46.5 (usual 52.8) both sit below his usual.
3. PITvs RBsEdgePIT is the 3rd toughest defense for running backs.

Helps him

1. +1.0ptspaceMost players at his position produce more than he has, so we expect him to bounce back some.
2. CARvs RBsEdgeCAR is the 5th softest defense for running backs.
3. −3.5spreadEdgeHis team was expected to lead, which tends to mean more carries late.

Hurts him

1. −0.4ptsinjuryHis injury tag takes 0.4 points off his projection.
2. −1.3ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran below this year’s pace.
3. 16%touchesHe handles only 16% of his team’s touches, so the work is shared.
4. 2.8floorA quiet week could drop to about 2.8 points.