Start D'Andre Swift or Jonathan Taylor?
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.
RBD'Andre SwiftCHI · RB16
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4Who to start
Clear startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.6 vs 12.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.2 vs 13.0 projected points).
D'Andre Swift and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 14.6 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 12.6.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Swift | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.6 | 14.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 13.0 | 16.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.5 | 19.6 |
| Snap share | 60% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 30 | 26 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long D'Andre Swift vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 12.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 14.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.6 for D'Andre Swift.
Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or Jonathan Taylor?
D'Andre Swift plays at SEA (medium) and Jonathan Taylor plays at JAX (hard). D'Andre Swift 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.