Clyde Edwards-Helaire or Chris Carson

Who Should I Start? - Week 1

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Player Summaries Comparison
	Experts' Pick
	Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC vs. HOU, Thu 8pm EDT	Chris Carson RB - SEA Chris Carson RB - SEA at ATL, Sun 1pm EDT
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Rankings

ECR	# 10	# 13	-
Best Rank	# 3	# 7	-
Worst Rank	# 30	# 27	-

Matchup

Opponent	vs. HOU	at ATL	-
Matchup Rating	This is a 4 star matchup. RBs perform a litter better than their average vs HOU	This is a 2 star matchup. RBs perform a little worse than their average vs ATL	-


Stats Allowed
Rush Att	30.8	23.8
Rush Yds	160.3	104.8
Rush TD	1.5	0.9

Fantasy Points

Season Total	155.4	150.8	-
Avg Game	10.4	12.6	-
2019 Average	10.4	12.6	-

Misc

Injury Alert	‐	‐	-
Weather	‐	Indoor	-

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Player Game Logs Comparison
	Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC	Chris Carson RB - SEA Chris Carson RB - SEA
2020 Schedule
Week 1	vs. HOU	at ATL
Week 2	at LAC	vs. NE
Week 3	at BAL	vs. DAL
Week 4	vs. NE	at MIA
Week 5	vs. LV	vs. MIN
Week 6	at BUF	BYE WEEK
Week 7	at DEN	at ARI
Week 8	vs. NYJ	vs. SF
Week 9	vs. CAR	at BUF
Week 10	BYE WEEK	at LAR
Week 11	at LV	vs. ARI
Week 12	at TB	at PHI
Week 13	vs. DEN	vs. NYG
Week 14	at MIA	vs. NYJ
Week 15	at NO	at WAS
Week 16	vs. ATL	vs. LAR
Week 17	vs. LAC	at SF

Player Fantasy Points Comparison
	Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC	Chris Carson RB - SEA Chris Carson RB - SEA
2020 Points
Week 1	19.8	18.6
Week 2	7.0	16.8
Week 3	13.4	7.6
Week 4	9.1	22.0
Week 5	8.0	13.9
Week 6	16.9	‐
Week 7	12.3	4.1
Week 8	3.1	‐
Week 9	9.4	‐
Week 10	‐	‐
Week 11	19.7	‐
Week 12	3.9	11.9
Week 13	‐	17.0
Week 14	9.1	15.8
Week 15	8.3	6.9
Week 16	‐	7.9
Week 17	‐	8.3
Total	155.4	150.8
Average	10.4	12.6

Player Targets Comparison
	Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC	Chris Carson RB - SEA Chris Carson RB - SEA
2020 Targets
Week 1	2	6
Week 2	8	3
Week 3	6	3
Week 4	3	4
Week 5	8	7
Week 6	4	‐
Week 7	4	2
Week 8	3	‐
Week 9	5	‐
Week 10	‐	‐
Week 11	2	‐
Week 12	1	2
Week 13	‐	6
Week 14	6	5
Week 15	2	3
Week 16	‐	3
Week 17	‐	2

Notes for Player Combination
	Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB - KC vs. HOU, Thu 8pm EDT	Chris Carson RB - SEA Chris Carson RB - SEA at ATL, Sun 1pm EDT
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Mike Tagliere FantasyPros		We don't know how this backfield will shape out, but it's hard to see the Seahawks taking the starting job away from Carson after the year he just had. With that being said, health can be a question mark after he suffered a season-ending hip injury that forced him to miss the playoffs last year. When you add in Hyde and the fact that they drafted a running back (DeeJay Dallas) in the fourth round, it's clear they were preparing for the worst. The Falcons could be described as an average defense last year, as they were around the league average in every major statistical category to running backs: rush attempts (20th), rushing yards (19th), rushing touchdowns (24th), receptions (19th), and receiving yards (23rd). It makes sense that Carson totaled 90 total yards and a touchdown against them in last year's meeting. He was one of 14 running backs who posted top-16 numbers against them. There were three running backs who totaled 100 yards on the ground last year, though nobody was able to eclipse 111 rushing yards. With Hyde on the roster, it's possible they do some sort of 60/40 split, which would hurt both Carson's floor and ceiling. I don't see the Seahawks blowing out the Falcons (neither do oddsmakers), which would play more into Carson/Dallas' role than Hyde's, as Hyde isn't a good pass-catcher. I feel Carson should be considered a mid-to-high-end RB2 in this game who has a little bit more touch concerns than he did in 2019, though not enough to move him out of RB2 territory, especially in a projected high-scoring game. There's a good chance he scores here, though I wouldn't bank on it with cash games now that Hyde's in the mix.
Jacob Wayne Lineups	It feels like it's been the offseason of Clyde Edwards-Helaire as he's been the most talked about player in football. The talent has never been a question and he has a clear-cut workhorse opportunity with Damien Williams opting out of this season. The Texans allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to running backs last season and lost a productive player in defensive tackle D.J. Reader this offseason. CEH should set the fantasy world on fire tonight.	All offseason long, we've heard about how Rashad Penny or Carlos Hyde or rookie DeeJay Dallas is going to steal work from Chris Carson. Sure, Carson might not be the flashiest guy or the most exciting player to draft. He's as consistent as they come, though, as the lead back in one of the most run-heavy offenses in the NFL. Against a weak Falcons' defense in Week 1, he's a strong RB2 or a low-end RB1.
Isaiah Sirois FantasyPros	Are you excited for football? I know I am. When CEH plays his first NFL game on Thursday Night Football, he'll be filling a workhorse role for the Kansas City Chiefs. You can expect big things from the rookie against a Texans defense that just lost nose tackle D.J. Reader.
Kyle Yates FantasyPros		Carson appears to be fully ready to go for week one of the 2020 NFL season. With no Rashaad Penny hanging over his shoulder, Carson becomes an extremely intriguing play right out of the gates. He should see a ton of work on the ground in this one and there are going to be plenty of scoring opportunities available. Carson's a solid RB2 start this week with tremendous upside.
Derek Lofland FantasyPros	The Texans were just 27th against fantasy running back, CEH should be a huge part of this offense as the lead back and command RB1 value.	The Falcons were 11th against fantasy running backs, Carson is a RB2 on the road in a matchup with a Falcons team that overachieved against the run last year.

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