Start De'Von Achane 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.
RBDe'Von AchaneIRMIA · RB6
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- De'Von Achane is not projected to play this week, so Jonathan Taylor is the only one who can score.
De'Von Achane and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane is not projected to play and Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 14.6 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 16.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.2 | 19.6 |
| Snap share | 52% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 26 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long De'Von Achane vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.6 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 14.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Jonathan Taylor?
De'Von Achane hosts NE (hard) and Jonathan Taylor plays at JAX (hard). De'Von Achane 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.