Start Bucky Irving or Christian McCaffrey?

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.

RBBucky IrvingTB · RB21

17.2Clutch · Wk 8vs ATL

RBChristian McCaffreyQSF · RB3

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Bucky Irving

Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Bucky Irving is the only one who plays.

Bucky Irving and Christian McCaffrey are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Christian McCaffrey is on a bye.

Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Bucky Irving is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Irving	McCaffrey
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	17.2	-
Baseline proj (week)	16.5	17.1
Points / game (season)	15.7	20.6
Snap share	64%	69%
Red-zone touches	27	24

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bucky Irving vs Christian McCaffrey comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Bucky Irving or Christian McCaffrey in Week 8?

Start Bucky Irving in Week 8. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye.

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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.