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Start Christian McCaffrey or Jaylen Warren?

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
RBJaylen WarrenPIT · RB25
14.2Clutch · Wk 8vs CLE

Who to start

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

Christian McCaffrey and Jaylen Warren are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye and Jaylen Warren hosts CLE (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

StatMcCaffreyWarren
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-14.2
Baseline proj (week)17.114.9
Points / game (season)20.617.1
Snap share69%74%
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 Jaylen Warren comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Jaylen Warren in Week 8?

Start Jaylen Warren 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.