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Al-Quadin Muhammad or Nolan Smith

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Al-Quadin Muhammad

Al-Quadin Muhammad

OLB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
Nolan Smith

Nolan Smith

OLB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Muhammad over Smith

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Muhammad ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 1.8
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
0.74 0.39 0.15 0 0 1.8
No projection for today.
Not available.
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith over Muhammad

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Smith ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 1.9
TACKLES SACKS PASS DEF INT TDS FPTS
1 0.2 0 0 0 1.9
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Latest News Nolan Smith
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Performance Al-Quadin Muhammad
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
1101.000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
2202.010
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Nolan Smith
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TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
0000.000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

TACK SOLO INT SACK DEF TD
3101.000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Al-Quadin Muhammad

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches Nolan Smith

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Al-Quadin Muhammad
OWN
 
0%
No change since last week.
START
 
0%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Nolan Smith
OWN
 
0%
No change since last week.
START
 
0%
No change since last week.
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Al-Quadin Muhammad
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Nolan Smith
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Al-Quadin Muhammad

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 54th with 11.0 total points (1.57 avg).
  • Currently 57 points behind the leader: Alex Singleton
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 6.1 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Defensive Stats

  • Top 75 in solo tackles, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among LB.
  • Top 100 in assisted tackles, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 80th among LB.
  • Top 20 in sacks and is currently ranked 18th among LB.
  • Top 20 in passes defended and is currently ranked 18th among LB.
  • Top 20 in yards lost with 14 and is currently ranked 20th among LB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: -3, Assisted Tackles: -3 Sacks: -3, INTs: EVEN, Passes Defended: +1, INT TDS: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown Nolan Smith

    Overview

  • Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 38th with 17.0 total points (2.43 avg).
  • Currently 51 points behind the leader: Alex Singleton
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Concussion (Since Oct 18, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 1 PPG.
  • Defensive Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Solo Tackles: +2, Assisted Tackles: EVEN Sacks: +3, INTs: EVEN, Passes Defended: +1, INT TDS: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Al-Quadin Muhammad

No Injury Reported

Injury Nolan Smith

CONCUSSION - Since Oct 18, 2026

Week 8
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Al-Quadin Muhammad

Week 8
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.71360.29931714.18
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 41.00 total points (5.86 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 9 (1.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 622 (88.86 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 1900 (271.43 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.71 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.62, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +2, INTs: -3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +4.71,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Matchups Nolan Smith

Week 8
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.67368.50831113.20
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 27.00 total points (4.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 603 (100.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 1608 (268.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.67 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +125.77, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -14, INTs: -3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +1.76,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 11, TDS: 5, PA/G: 28.2, YDS/G: 408
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Al-Quadin Muhammad
4.01
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Nolan Smith
1.90
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Al-Quadin Muhammad
TACKLES
YEAR TEAM GP TOTAL AST SACK PASS DEF INT INT TD
2017 NO 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
2018 IND 13 29 12 0 1 0 0
2019 IND 15 27 6 3 0 0 0
2020 IND 16 24 4 2 0 0 0
2021 IND 16 47 15 6 0 0 0
2022 CHI 16 29 14 1 0 0 0
2024 DET 11 10 2 3 1 0 0
2025 DET 16 25 10 11 0 0 0
2026 TB 7 6 2 2 1 0 0
ON PACE 17 15 5 5 2 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 4 5 0 0 0
Totals 117 199 66 28 3 0 0
Career Nolan Smith
TACKLES
YEAR TEAM GP TOTAL AST SACK PASS DEF INT INT TD
2023 PHI 16 13 7 1 0 0 0
2024 PHI 16 40 19 7 2 0 0
2025 PHI 13 34 18 3 0 0 0
2026 PHI 7 12 6 3 1 0 0
ON PACE 17 29 15 7 2 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 35 18 5 1 0 0
Totals 60 121 62 18 3 0 0
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