Start Davante Adams or Justin Jefferson?
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
WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR7Who to start
Strong startJustin Jefferson- Davante Adams is not projected to play this week, so Justin Jefferson is the only one who can score.
Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams is not projected to play and Justin Jefferson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Start Justin Jefferson on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 18.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Snap share | 76% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
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 Justin Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Justin Jefferson in Week 8?
Start Justin Jefferson in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.8 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Justin Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Justin Jefferson?
Davante Adams hosts LAC (hard) and Justin Jefferson plays at DET (easy). Justin Jefferson 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.