Start Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
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
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB12Who to start
Strong startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.2 vs 9.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 10.2 projected points).
Bucky Irving and Omarion Hampton are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Omarion Hampton travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Omarion Hampton's 9.2.
Start Bucky Irving on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 9.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | 10.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 9.6 |
| Snap share | 64% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 12 |
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 Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton 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 Omarion Hampton's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Omarion Hampton.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Omarion Hampton?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and Omarion Hampton plays at LAR (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.