Start DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase?
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
WRJa'Marr ChaseQCIN · WR2Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (20.3 vs 12.0 projected points).
DeVonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 20.5 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 20.5 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 20.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 16.2 |
| Snap share | 86% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 8 |
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 Ja'Marr Chase comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 8?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 20.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy). 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.