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Start Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft?

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
8.3Clutch · Wk 8vs ATL
TETucker KraftGB · TE7
12.2Clutch · Wk 8vs CAR

Who to start

Strong start
Tucker Kraft
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 8.3 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (10.9 vs 7.9 projected points).

Cade Otton and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 12.2 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.

Start Tucker Kraft on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatOttonKraft
Clutch Score (Wk 8)8.312.2
Baseline proj (week)7.910.9
Points / game (season)5.410.2
Snap share94%82%
Red-zone touches29

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 Tucker Kraft comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft in Week 8?

Start Tucker Kraft in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft?

Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.

Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Tucker Kraft?

Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium). Cade Otton 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.