Start Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen?

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.

RBAlvin KamaraNO · RB61

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

RBBraelon AllenNYJ · RB73

10.2Clutch · Wk 8vs LV

Who to start

Only option

Braelon Allen

Alvin Kamara is on a bye this week, so Braelon Allen is the only one who plays.

Alvin Kamara and Braelon Allen are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Alvin Kamara is on a bye and Braelon Allen hosts LV (easy matchup).

Alvin Kamara is on a bye this week, so Braelon Allen is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Kamara	Allen
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	10.2
Baseline proj (week)	3.7	9.8
Points / game (season)	11.0	10.9
Snap share	35%	64%
Red-zone touches	8	12

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Alvin Kamara vs Braelon Allen comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Braelon Allen in Week 8?

Start Braelon Allen in Week 8. Alvin Kamara 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.