Start Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce?
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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 9.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Colston Loveland and Travis Kelce are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Colston Loveland travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Travis Kelce travels to DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Colston Loveland for 9.6 PPR points to Travis Kelce's 9.6.
Start Colston Loveland on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Loveland | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| Snap share | 86% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colston Loveland vs Travis Kelce comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce in Week 8?
Start Colston Loveland in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Travis Kelce's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce?
Our Clutch Score projects Colston Loveland for 9.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.6 for Travis Kelce.
Who has the better matchup, Colston Loveland or Travis Kelce?
Colston Loveland plays at SEA (hard) and Travis Kelce plays at DEN (medium). Travis Kelce 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.