Start Breece Hall 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 10.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Breece Hall and Bucky Irving are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Breece Hall hosts LV (easy matchup) and Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Breece Hall's 10.5.
Start Bucky Irving on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hall | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.5 | 17.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.2 | 16.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.2 | 15.7 |
| Snap share | 57% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 27 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Breece Hall vs Bucky Irving comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Breece Hall or Bucky Irving in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Breece Hall's 10.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Breece Hall or Bucky Irving?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.5 for Breece Hall.
Who has the better matchup, Breece Hall or Bucky Irving?
Breece Hall hosts LV (easy) and Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy). Breece Hall 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.