Start AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE7Who to start
Clear startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.9 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.7 vs 8.4 projected points).
AJ Barner and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 11.9 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.3.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.3 | 11.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| Snap share | 88% | 82% |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft in Week 8?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.9 PPR points to AJ Barner's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 11.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.3 for AJ Barner.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Tucker Kraft?
AJ Barner hosts CHI (medium) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium). Tucker Kraft 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.