Start Davante Adams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
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
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR3Who to start
Strong startJaxon Smith-Njigba- Davante Adams is not projected to play this week, so Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only one who can score.
Davante Adams and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams is not projected to play and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 27.6 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 27.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 25.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.0 | 28.0 |
| Snap share | 76% | 83% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 12 |
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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 8?
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 27.6 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 27.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Davante Adams hosts LAC (hard) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts CHI (medium). Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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.