Start Cam Skattebo or Christian McCaffrey?

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.

RBCam SkatteboQNYG · RB20

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

RBChristian McCaffreyQSF · RB3

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Christian McCaffrey

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 10.7 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (17.1 vs 11.8 projected points).

Cam Skattebo and Christian McCaffrey are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Cam Skattebo is on a bye and Christian McCaffrey is on a bye.

Start Christian McCaffrey on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Skattebo	McCaffrey
Baseline proj (week)	11.8	17.1
Points / game (season)	10.1	20.6
Snap share	54%	69%
Red-zone touches	12	24

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cam Skattebo vs Christian McCaffrey comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Cam Skattebo or Christian McCaffrey in Week 8?

Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Cam Skattebo's 10.7.

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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.