Start Deion Burks or Dohnte Meyers?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.8 vs 0.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 0.7 projected points).
Deion Burks and Dohnte Meyers are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Deion Burks travels to JAX (easy matchup) and Dohnte Meyers hosts TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dohnte Meyers for 3.8 PPR points to Deion Burks's 0.6.
Start Dohnte Meyers on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burks | Meyers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.6 | 3.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 4.7 |
| Snap share | - | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deion Burks vs Dohnte Meyers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deion Burks or Dohnte Meyers in Week 8?
Start Dohnte Meyers in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.8 PPR points to Deion Burks's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deion Burks or Dohnte Meyers?
Our Clutch Score projects Dohnte Meyers for 3.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.6 for Deion Burks.
Who has the better matchup, Deion Burks or Dohnte Meyers?
Deion Burks plays at JAX (easy) and Dohnte Meyers hosts TEN (easy). Deion Burks 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.