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Start Chris Olave or Jaylen Waddle?

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
WRJaylen WaddleQDEN · WR21
9.2Clutch · Wk 8vs KC

Who to start

Only option
Jaylen Waddle
  • Chris Olave is on a bye this week, so Jaylen Waddle is the only one who plays.

Chris Olave and Jaylen Waddle are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave is on a bye and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard matchup).

Chris Olave is on a bye this week, so Jaylen Waddle is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatOlaveWaddle
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-9.2
Baseline proj (week)13.911.4
Points / game (season)17.89.1
Snap share81%66%
Red-zone touches74

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 Jaylen Waddle comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chris Olave or Jaylen Waddle in Week 8?

Start Jaylen Waddle 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.