Pierre Strong or Saquon Barkley: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. +5.8ptstrack recordHis projection also weighs his past seasons, which ran above this year’s pace.
2. +5.0ptsroleWith Pierce out, his expected role grows this week.

Hurts him

1. −9.5ptsinjuryHis questionable tag takes 9.5 points off his projection.
2. −3.5ptsgames left hurtHis projection still counts the games he left hurt, which his usual week leaves out.
3. −3.2ptsrecent workHis work has dropped off in his last few games.
4. −0.7ptspaceFew players at his position keep up numbers like his, so we expect a little less.

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.