Start Davante Adams or Rashee Rice?
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
WRRashee RiceQKC · WR12Who to start
Strong startRashee Rice- Davante Adams is not projected to play this week, so Rashee Rice is the only one who can score.
Davante Adams and Rashee Rice are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams is not projected to play and Rashee Rice travels to DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rashee Rice for 10.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Start Rashee Rice on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 12.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.0 | 9.5 |
| Snap share | 76% | 64% |
| 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 Rashee Rice comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Rashee Rice in Week 8?
Start Rashee Rice in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Rashee Rice?
Our Clutch Score projects Rashee Rice for 10.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Rashee Rice?
Davante Adams hosts LAC (hard) and Rashee Rice plays at DEN (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.