Start Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving?
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.
RBAshton JeantyLV · RB8
RBBucky IrvingTB · RB21Who to start
Clear startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 16.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Ashton Jeanty and Bucky Irving are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Ashton Jeanty travels to NYJ (medium matchup) and Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Ashton Jeanty's 16.2.
Start Bucky Irving on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Jeanty | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.2 | 17.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.4 | 15.7 |
| Snap share | 70% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 31 | 27 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ashton Jeanty vs Bucky Irving comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Ashton Jeanty's 16.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 16.2 for Ashton Jeanty.
Who has the better matchup, Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving?
Ashton Jeanty plays at NYJ (medium) and Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy). Bucky Irving 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.