Start Bhayshul Tuten 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.
RBBhayshul TutenJAX · RB23
RBBucky IrvingTB · RB21Who to start
Clear startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 16.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 14.4 projected points).
Bhayshul Tuten and Bucky Irving are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bhayshul Tuten hosts IND (easy matchup) and Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 16.1.
Start Bucky Irving on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tuten | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.1 | 17.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.4 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| Snap share | 56% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 27 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bhayshul Tuten vs Bucky Irving comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Bhayshul Tuten's 16.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 16.1 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Who has the better matchup, Bhayshul Tuten or Bucky Irving?
Bhayshul Tuten hosts IND (easy) 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.