Start De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- De'Von Achane is not projected to play this week, so Tony Pollard is the only one who can score.
De'Von Achane and Tony Pollard are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane is not projected to play and Tony Pollard travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.9 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Start Tony Pollard on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.2 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 52% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 25 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard in Week 8?
Start Tony Pollard in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Tony Pollard for 10.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Tony Pollard?
De'Von Achane hosts NE (hard) and Tony Pollard plays at CIN (hard). Tony Pollard 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.