Start Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor?
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
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4Who to start
Clear startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 14.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Bucky Irving and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 14.6.
Start Bucky Irving on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 14.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | 16.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 19.6 |
| Snap share | 64% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 26 |
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 Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 17.2 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 14.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 14.6 for Jonathan Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and Jonathan Taylor plays at JAX (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.