Start Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.8 vs 9.0 projected points).
Brenton Strange and Mark Andrews are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points to Mark Andrews's 10.1.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 79% | 65% |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews in Week 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to Mark Andrews's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.1 for Mark Andrews.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Mark Andrews?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and Mark Andrews plays at BUF (easy). Mark Andrews 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.