Start Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs?

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

RBJahmyr GibbsQDET · RB1

23.0Clutch · Wk 8vs MIN

Who to start

Only option

Jahmyr Gibbs

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

Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye and Jahmyr Gibbs hosts MIN (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	McCaffrey	Gibbs
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	23.0
Baseline proj (week)	17.1	23.2
Points / game (season)	20.6	28.5
Snap share	69%	79%
Red-zone touches	24	40

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 Jahmyr Gibbs comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 8?

Start Jahmyr Gibbs 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.