Start AJ Barner or George Kittle?

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

9.3Clutch · Wk 8vs CHI

TEGeorge KittleSF · TE10

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

AJ Barner

George Kittle is on a bye this week, so AJ Barner is the only one who plays.

AJ Barner and George Kittle are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium matchup) and George Kittle is on a bye.

George Kittle is on a bye this week, so AJ Barner is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Barner	Kittle
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	9.3	-
Baseline proj (week)	8.4	10.0
Points / game (season)	6.2	14.9
Snap share	88%	78%
Red-zone touches	6	10

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 George Kittle comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start AJ Barner or George Kittle in Week 8?

Start AJ Barner in Week 8. George Kittle is on a bye.

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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.