Start De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyQPHI · RB10Who to start
Strong startSaquon Barkley- De'Von Achane is not projected to play this week, so Saquon Barkley is the only one who can score.
De'Von Achane and Saquon Barkley are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane is not projected to play and Saquon Barkley travels to WAS (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 8.8 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Start Saquon Barkley on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 10.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Snap share | 52% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 8 |
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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley in Week 8?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 8.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Saquon Barkley?
De'Von Achane hosts NE (hard) and Saquon Barkley plays at WAS (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.