Start Brock Bowers 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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 11.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.2 vs 9.8 projected points).
Brock Bowers and Jake Ferguson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Bowers travels to NYJ (hard matchup) and Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brock Bowers for 16.8 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 11.0.
Start Brock Bowers on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bowers | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.8 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.2 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.1 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 83% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Bowers vs Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson in Week 8?
Start Brock Bowers in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Jake Ferguson's 11.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brock Bowers for 16.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 11.0 for Jake Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Bowers or Jake Ferguson?
Brock Bowers plays at NYJ (hard) and Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy). Jake Ferguson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
More start/sit calls
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.