Start Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
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.
QBDeshaun WatsonCLE · QB32
QBKirk CousinsLV · QB36Who to start
Strong startKirk Cousins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 12.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.8 vs 13.9 projected points).
Deshaun Watson and Kirk Cousins are a Week 8 start/sit call at quarterback. Deshaun Watson travels to PIT (hard matchup) and Kirk Cousins travels to NYJ (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 16.4 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 12.5.
Start Kirk Cousins on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.5 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 13.9 | 16.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 19.5 |
| Snap share | 100% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deshaun Watson vs Kirk Cousins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins in Week 8?
Start Kirk Cousins in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
Our Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 16.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.5 for Deshaun Watson.
Who has the better matchup, Deshaun Watson or Kirk Cousins?
Deshaun Watson plays at PIT (hard) and Kirk Cousins plays at NYJ (medium). Kirk Cousins 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.