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Start AJ Barner or Isaiah Likely?

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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE15
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
AJ Barner
  • Isaiah Likely is on a bye this week, so AJ Barner is the only one who plays.

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

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

This week, side by side

StatBarnerLikely
Clutch Score (Wk 8)9.3-
Baseline proj (week)8.49.3
Points / game (season)6.216.1
Snap share88%76%
Red-zone touches68

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 Isaiah Likely comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start AJ Barner or Isaiah Likely in Week 8?

Start AJ Barner in Week 8. Isaiah Likely 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.