Start Amon-Ra St. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
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.
WRAmon-Ra St. BrownQDET · WR4
WRDeVonta SmithQPHI · WR13Who to start
Strong startAmon-Ra St. Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.3 vs 12.0 projected points).
Amon-Ra St. Brown and DeVonta Smith are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts MIN (hard matchup) and DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 17.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.3 | 12.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.4 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 87% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Amon-Ra St. Brown vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or DeVonta Smith in Week 8?
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Amon-Ra St. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Amon-Ra St. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts MIN (hard) and DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy). DeVonta Smith 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.