Start Colbie Young or Jalen Royals?
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.
WRColbie YoungCIN · WR137
WRJalen RoyalsKC · WR131Who to start
Slight leanColbie Young- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.4 vs 1.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Colbie Young and Jalen Royals are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Colbie Young hosts TEN (easy matchup) and Jalen Royals travels to DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Colbie Young for 2.4 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.9.
Start Colbie Young on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Young | Royals |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Snap share | 12% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colbie Young vs Jalen Royals comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colbie Young or Jalen Royals in Week 8?
Start Colbie Young in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.4 PPR points to Jalen Royals's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colbie Young or Jalen Royals?
Our Clutch Score projects Colbie Young for 2.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 1.9 for Jalen Royals.
Who has the better matchup, Colbie Young or Jalen Royals?
Colbie Young hosts TEN (easy) and Jalen Royals plays at DEN (hard). Colbie Young 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.