Start Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?
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
WRJaylen WaddleQDEN · WR21Who to start
Strong startJaylen Waddle- Davante Adams is not projected to play this week, so Jaylen Waddle is the only one who can score.
Davante Adams and Jaylen Waddle are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams is not projected to play and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 9.2 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Start Jaylen Waddle on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 11.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.0 | 9.1 |
| Snap share | 76% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
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 Jaylen Waddle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle in Week 8?
Start Jaylen Waddle in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.2 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 9.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Jaylen Waddle?
Davante Adams hosts LAC (hard) and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard). Davante Adams 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.