Start Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
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.
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE14Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 11.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.8 vs 9.8 projected points).
Brenton Strange and Jake Ferguson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 11.0.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.1 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 79% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brenton Strange vs Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson in Week 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 11.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 11.0 for Jake Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Jake Ferguson?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy). Jake Ferguson 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.