Start Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey?

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

16.2Clutch · Wk 8@ NYJ

RBChristian McCaffreyQSF · RB3

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Ashton Jeanty

Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Ashton Jeanty is the only one who plays.

Ashton Jeanty and Christian McCaffrey are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Ashton Jeanty travels to NYJ (medium matchup) and Christian McCaffrey is on a bye.

Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Ashton Jeanty is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Jeanty	McCaffrey
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	16.2	-
Baseline proj (week)	16.6	17.1
Points / game (season)	17.4	20.6
Snap share	70%	69%
Red-zone touches	31	24

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 Christian McCaffrey comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey in Week 8?

Start Ashton Jeanty in Week 8. Christian McCaffrey 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.