Start Christian McCaffrey or Omarion Hampton?

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

RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB12

9.2Clutch · Wk 8@ LAR

Who to start

Only option

Omarion Hampton

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

Christian McCaffrey and Omarion Hampton are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye and Omarion Hampton travels to LAR (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	McCaffrey	Hampton
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	9.2
Baseline proj (week)	17.1	10.2
Points / game (season)	20.6	9.6
Snap share	69%	46%
Red-zone touches	24	12

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 Omarion Hampton comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Omarion Hampton in Week 8?

Start Omarion Hampton 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.