Start Christian McCaffrey or Quinshon Judkins?

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

RBQuinshon JudkinsCLE · RB22

9.2Clutch · Wk 8@ PIT

Who to start

Only option

Quinshon Judkins

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

Christian McCaffrey and Quinshon Judkins are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey is on a bye and Quinshon Judkins travels to PIT (medium matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	McCaffrey	Judkins
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	9.2
Baseline proj (week)	17.1	10.2
Points / game (season)	20.6	13.3
Snap share	69%	59%
Red-zone touches	24	16

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 Quinshon Judkins comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Quinshon Judkins in Week 8?

Start Quinshon Judkins 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.