Start Chase Brown 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.

RBChase BrownCIN · RB7

19.8Clutch · Wk 8vs TEN

RBChristian McCaffreyQSF · RB3

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Chase Brown

Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Chase Brown is the only one who plays.

Chase Brown and Christian McCaffrey are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TEN (easy matchup) and Christian McCaffrey is on a bye.

Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Chase Brown is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Brown	McCaffrey
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	19.8	-
Baseline proj (week)	17.7	17.1
Points / game (season)	12.5	20.6
Snap share	71%	69%
Red-zone touches	14	24

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

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

Frequently asked

Should I start Chase Brown or Christian McCaffrey in Week 8?

Start Chase Brown in Week 8. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye.

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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.