Start Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.1 vs 11.9 projected points.
Brenton Strange and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 11.9.
Start Brenton Strange on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| Snap share | 79% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 9 |
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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft in Week 8?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 8, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.1 PPR points to Tucker Kraft's 11.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 12.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 11.9 for Tucker Kraft.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Tucker Kraft?
Brenton Strange hosts IND (medium) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium). Tucker Kraft 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.