Start Bucky Irving or Javonte Williams?
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
RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB13Who to start
Strong startJavonte Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 21.2 vs 17.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 16.5 projected points).
Bucky Irving and Javonte Williams are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Javonte Williams hosts ARI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 21.2 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 17.2.
Start Javonte Williams on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 21.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | 18.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 18.6 |
| Snap share | 64% | 75% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 33 |
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 Javonte Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Javonte Williams in Week 8?
Start Javonte Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 21.2 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 17.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Javonte Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 21.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 17.2 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Javonte Williams?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and Javonte Williams hosts ARI (medium). 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.