Start Dalton Schultz or George Kittle?
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.
TEDalton SchultzHOU · TE18
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE10Who to start
Only optionGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.0 vs 8.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 8.9 projected points).
Dalton Schultz and George Kittle are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz is on a bye and George Kittle is on a bye.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Kittle |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline proj (week) | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 14.9 |
| Snap share | 58% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Schultz vs George Kittle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or George Kittle in Week 8?
Start George Kittle in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.0 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 8.9.
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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.