Chris Olave vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

Week 4 analysis

Scoring

AstroLineup recommends starting Chris Olave over Jonathan Taylor. Here's how the two compare on AstroScore, matchup, projected points, and expert consensus rank.

Chris Olave

WR · NO

Jonathan Taylor

RB · IND

Verdict · Week 4

▲ Start Olave

AstroScore

19.1

Projected Points

21.6

ECR Rank

vs ATL ★★★★★

Matchup

@ WAS ★★★★★

★ Why start Olave over Taylor?

→~2.5 points behind in projection — Olave's neutral cosmic conditions versus Taylor's challenging week could help Olave outperform the gap

→ECR #4 vs #6 — Expert consensus ranks Olave 2 spots higher than Taylor this week

→Olave edges a rough week — Olave's chart shows mild emotional friction this week, while Taylor's shows a more pronounced version of the same struggle.

Olave’s stars45 · Neutral

Only minor influences this week, so trust his 19.1-point projection

MoonMood & rhythm▼ Slight drag

Game-day rhythm looks slightly unsettled, with focus harder to lock in after any early setback. Expect target share to hold but some uneven route timing, with a modest dip in catch efficiency and slightly lower big-play upside.

Taylor’s stars30 · Weak

Lean toward him falling short of his 21.6-point projection

MoonMood & rhythm▼ Strong drag

The Moon's pull this week unsettles his timing, making it harder to settle into a steady on-field rhythm. Expect inconsistent burst between carries, with efficiency dipping on early downs and vulnerability to a fumble if contact comes unexpectedly.

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