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Start Christian McCaffrey or David Montgomery?

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.

RBChristian McCaffreyQSF · RB3
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye
RBDavid MontgomeryOHOU · RB19
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
Christian McCaffrey
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 0.4 projected points.
  • Healthier: Questionable vs Out.

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

Start Christian McCaffrey on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatMcCaffreyMontgomery
Baseline proj (week)17.112.1
Points / game (season)20.69.1
Snap share69%46%
Red-zone touches249

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

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

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or David Montgomery in Week 8?

Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to David Montgomery's 0.4.

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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.