Start DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?
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
WRJameson WilliamsDET · WR27Who to start
Clear startJameson Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.1 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
DeVonta Smith and Jameson Williams are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Jameson Williams hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jameson Williams for 11.1 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start Jameson Williams on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 14.0 |
| Snap share | 86% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
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 Jameson Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams in Week 8?
Start Jameson Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 11.1 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Jameson Williams for 11.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Jameson Williams hosts MIN (hard). 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.