Start Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?
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
RBJaylen WarrenPIT · RB25Who to start
Clear startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 14.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 14.9 projected points).
Bucky Irving and Jaylen Warren are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Jaylen Warren hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 14.2.
Start Bucky Irving on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Warren |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 14.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | 14.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 17.1 |
| Snap share | 64% | 74% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 9 |
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 Jaylen Warren comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Jaylen Warren's 14.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 14.2 for Jaylen Warren.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and Jaylen Warren hosts CLE (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.