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Start Chris Olave or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

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.

WRChris OlaveNO · WR11
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR3
27.6Clutch · Wk 8vs CHI

Who to start

Only option
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Chris Olave is on a bye this week, so Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only one who plays.

Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave is on a bye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts CHI (medium matchup).

Chris Olave is on a bye this week, so Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatOlaveSmith-Njigba
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-27.6
Baseline proj (week)13.925.0
Points / game (season)17.828.0
Snap share81%83%
Red-zone touches712

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Olave vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chris Olave or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 8?

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 8. Chris Olave 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.