Start AJ Barner or Brenton Strange?
Week 8 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE20
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.9 vs 8.4 projected points).
AJ Barner and Brenton Strange are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.2 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.3.
Start Brenton Strange on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Strange |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.4 | 10.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 10.0 |
| Snap share | 88% | 79% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long AJ Barner vs Brenton Strange comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Brenton Strange in Week 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Brenton Strange?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.3 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Brenton Strange?
AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium) and Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium). AJ Barner draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.