Start CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith?
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.
WRCeeDee LambDAL · WR5
WRDeVonta SmithQPHI · WR13Who to start
Strong startCeeDee Lamb- Higher Clutch Score this week: 25.2 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
CeeDee Lamb and DeVonta Smith are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb hosts ARI (medium matchup) and DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 25.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start CeeDee Lamb on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lamb | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 25.2 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 22.5 | 12.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 22.2 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 79% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 13 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long CeeDee Lamb vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith in Week 8?
Start CeeDee Lamb in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 25.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 25.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, CeeDee Lamb or DeVonta Smith?
CeeDee Lamb hosts ARI (medium) and DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy). DeVonta Smith 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.