Start DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?

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

9.7Clutch · Wk 8@ WAS

WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR7

17.8Clutch · Wk 8@ DET

Who to start

Strong start

Justin Jefferson

Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.8 vs 9.7 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.

DeVonta Smith and Justin Jefferson are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Justin Jefferson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.

Start Justin Jefferson on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Smith	Jefferson
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	9.7	17.8
Baseline proj (week)	12.0	18.4
Points / game (season)	17.3	14.4
Snap share	86%	62%
Red-zone touches	3	5

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 Justin Jefferson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson in Week 8?

Start Justin Jefferson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.8 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?

Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 17.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.

Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?

DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Justin Jefferson plays at DET (easy). Justin Jefferson 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.