Start AJ Barner or Cade Otton?
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
TECade OttonTB · TE27Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 8.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
AJ Barner and Cade Otton are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.3 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start AJ Barner on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Otton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Snap share | 88% | 94% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
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 Cade Otton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Cade Otton in Week 8?
Start AJ Barner in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Cade Otton?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Cade Otton?
AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium) and Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy). Cade Otton 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.