Start Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
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
RBDe'Von AchaneIRMIA · RB6Who to start
Strong startBucky Irving- De'Von Achane is not projected to play this week, so Bucky Irving is the only one who can score.
Bucky Irving and De'Von Achane are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and De'Von Achane is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Start Bucky Irving on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Achane |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 8.2 |
| Snap share | 64% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 7 |
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 De'Von Achane comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or De'Von Achane?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and De'Von Achane hosts NE (hard). Bucky Irving 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.