Start DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?
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
WRJaylen WaddleQDEN · WR21Who to start
Slight leanDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.7 vs 9.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.0 vs 11.4 projected points).
DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 9.2.
Start DeVonta Smith on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 9.1 |
| Snap share | 86% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
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 Jaylen Waddle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle in Week 8?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.7 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Jaylen Waddle.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (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.