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Start Christian McCaffrey or Javonte Williams?

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
RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB13
21.2Clutch · Wk 8vs ARI

Who to start

Only option
Javonte Williams
  • Christian McCaffrey is on a bye this week, so Javonte Williams is the only one who plays.

Christian McCaffrey and Javonte Williams are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye and Javonte Williams hosts ARI (medium matchup).

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

This week, side by side

StatMcCaffreyWilliams
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-21.2
Baseline proj (week)17.118.9
Points / game (season)20.618.6
Snap share69%75%
Red-zone touches2433

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 Javonte Williams comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Javonte Williams in Week 8?

Start Javonte Williams 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.