Who Should I Start? Tyler Goodson or Will Shipley


Week 1 Projections

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TD
Rec. Rec.
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1.0 4.0 0.1 0.2 1.4 0.0

Tyler Goodson News

Tyler Goodson Impresses Against Former Team

Saturday, August 22, 7:21 PM

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Goodson had six carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in the 34-6 preseason victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Goodson scored a 49-yard touchdown on the team's second drive, and the former Colts running back had his "return game" as teammates were penalized for storming the field after the long touchdown run. Goodson served as the team's lead back while star Bijan Robinson and backup Brian Robinson Jr. sat out. Goodson played eight of 11 offensive snaps, while 2025 third-string back Nathan Carter played just three snaps. Though it's a long shot that Goodson will have a role in the 2026 season, any injuries to the two starting backs could elevate him to a starting role this year.


Week 1 Projections

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Pts.
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Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
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1.6 3.8 0.0 0.6 4.4 0.0

Will Shipley News

Will Shipley Slipping Off the Redraft Radar

Friday, August 14, 9:54 AM

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley has a tough path to fantasy relevance entering his third season. He barely touched the ball in 2025, finishing with 14 carries for 49 yards and nine catches for 56 yards, while most of his work came as a kick returner. That part of his job is still safe. Philadelphia lists Shipley first at kick returner, but the offensive depth chart is another story. Saquon Barkley is first, Tank Bigsby is second, and Shipley is in the third group. Bigsby averaged 5.9 yards per carry after joining the Eagles last season, and he has continued getting meaningful work in camp. During Tuesday's run-out-the-clock period, Barkley and Bigsby were the backs getting carries. Barkley did have his left foot and ankle checked by a trainer Thursday, but there is no diagnosis yet and nothing to suggest Shipley suddenly moves up. His receiving ability gives Philadelphia another option if injuries pile up, but right now he looks more useful to the Eagles than to fantasy managers. In standard redraft leagues, Shipley is hard to justify as anything more than a very deep stash.


Tyler Goodson vs. Will Shipley

Still trying to decide between Goodson and Shipley? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Tyler Goodson is projected to score 1.0 points this week while Will Shipley is projected to score 1.6 points.