Start David Montgomery or Jonathan Taylor?

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.

RBDavid MontgomeryOHOU · RB19

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4

14.6Clutch · Wk 8@ JAX

Who to start

Only option

Jonathan Taylor

David Montgomery is on a bye this week, so Jonathan Taylor is the only one who plays.

David Montgomery and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery is on a bye and Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup).

David Montgomery is on a bye this week, so Jonathan Taylor is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Montgomery	Taylor
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	14.6
Baseline proj (week)	12.1	16.2
Points / game (season)	9.1	19.6
Snap share	46%	80%
Red-zone touches	9	26

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long David Montgomery vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start David Montgomery or Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?

Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 8. David Montgomery is on a bye.

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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.