Start Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith?
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.
WRDavante AdamsIRLAR · WR30
WRDeVonta SmithQPHI · WR13Who to start
Strong startDeVonta Smith- Davante Adams is not projected to play this week, so DeVonta Smith is the only one who can score.
Davante Adams and DeVonta Smith are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams is not projected to play and DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Start DeVonta Smith on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 12.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.0 | 17.3 |
| Snap share | 76% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davante Adams vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith in Week 8?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith?
Davante Adams hosts LAC (hard) and DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy). DeVonta Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
More start/sit calls
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.