Start Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
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.
WRChristian WatsonGB · WR26
WRDeVonta SmithQPHI · WR13Who to start
Strong startChristian Watson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.8 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Christian Watson and DeVonta Smith are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Watson hosts CAR (hard matchup) and DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian Watson for 17.8 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start Christian Watson on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.8 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.0 | 12.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.5 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 81% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian Watson vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith in Week 8?
Start Christian Watson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.8 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian Watson for 17.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
Christian Watson hosts CAR (hard) and DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy). DeVonta Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.