Start AJ Barner or Colston Loveland?
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
TEColston LovelandCHI · TE3Who to start
Slight leanColston Loveland- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.9 vs 8.4 projected points).
AJ Barner and Colston Loveland are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Colston Loveland travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Colston Loveland for 9.6 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.3.
Start Colston Loveland on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Loveland |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.4 | 9.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 88% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 9 |
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 Colston Loveland comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Colston Loveland in Week 8?
Start Colston Loveland in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Colston Loveland?
Our Clutch Score projects Colston Loveland for 9.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.3 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Colston Loveland?
AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium) and Colston Loveland plays at SEA (hard). 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.