Start D'Andre Swift or Tony Pollard?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.6 vs 10.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.0 vs 12.1 projected points).
D'Andre Swift and Tony Pollard are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Tony Pollard travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects D'Andre Swift for 12.6 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.9.
Start D'Andre Swift on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Swift | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.5 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 60% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 30 | 25 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Tony Pollard in Week 8?
Start D'Andre Swift in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.6 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects D'Andre Swift for 12.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.9 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or Tony Pollard?
D'Andre Swift plays at SEA (medium) and Tony Pollard plays at CIN (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.