Start Bucky Irving or Kyren 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
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB17Who to start
Strong startKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 17.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.7 vs 16.5 projected points).
Bucky Irving and Kyren Williams are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts LAC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 22.1 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 17.2.
Start Kyren 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 | 22.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | 19.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 19.6 |
| Snap share | 64% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 22 |
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 Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams in Week 8?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 17.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 22.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 17.2 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Kyren Williams?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and Kyren Williams hosts LAC (easy). Kyren Williams 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.