Start DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
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.
WRDeVonta SmithQPHI · WR13
WRGeorge PickensQDAL · WR9Who to start
Strong startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.6 vs 12.0 projected points).
DeVonta Smith and George Pickens are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and George Pickens hosts ARI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start George Pickens on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Snap share | 86% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DeVonta Smith vs George Pickens comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or George Pickens in Week 8?
Start George Pickens in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and George Pickens hosts ARI (medium). DeVonta Smith 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.