Should I Start Austin Ekeler or Chris Brooks in Week 4?

Austin Ekeler is projected for 4.1 points. Most weeks he lands between 0.3 and 8.3. This week he plays vs NYG; the game total is 43.5 and his team is favored by 3.5. The number is built from live market data across 1 book, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 0.3 touchdowns (+1.7), 12.0 rushing yards (+1.2), 6.6 receiving yards (+0.7), 0.9 catches (+0.5).

Chris Brooks is projected for 5.7 points. Most weeks he lands between 1.4 and 10.2. This week he plays vs CHI; the game total is 44.5 and his team is a 2.5-point underdog. He is listed as questionable — check his status before kickoff. The number is built from live market data across 3 books, with the stats no book prices filled in from his role and Sleeper’s numbers, in half-PPR scoring, and has held steady since the lines opened. How it adds up: 27.1 rushing yards (+2.7), 0.2 touchdowns (+1.3), 10.5 receiving yards (+1.0), 1.3 catches (+0.7). Last week (Week 3) he was projected for 3.0 points and scored 0.9.

Chris Brooks is the slight lean. He projects for 5.7 points this week against 4.1 for Austin Ekeler. His chance of outscoring Austin Ekeler is 71%. Their ranges overlap — Chris Brooks usually lands between 1.4 and 10.2, Austin Ekeler between 0.3 and 8.3 — so either can win the week.

Market data last pulled Monday, October 5 at 8:41 PM PDT. Lines refresh every 15 minutes through kickoff.