Start Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson?
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.
TECade OttonTB · TE27
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE14Who to start
Clear startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 8.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.8 vs 7.9 projected points).
Cade Otton and Jake Ferguson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 11.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Jake Ferguson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.3 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 94% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cade Otton vs Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson in Week 8?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 11.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Jake Ferguson?
Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy) and Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy). Jake Ferguson 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.