Start Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- 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 Quinshon Judkins are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Quinshon Judkins travels to PIT (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points to Quinshon Judkins's 9.2.
Start Bucky Irving on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Judkins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.2 | 9.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.5 | 10.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 13.3 |
| Snap share | 64% | 59% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 16 |
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 Quinshon Judkins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins 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 Quinshon Judkins's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 17.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Quinshon Judkins.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins?
Bucky Irving hosts ATL (easy) and Quinshon Judkins plays at PIT (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.