Start DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
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
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR15Who to start
Slight leanDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.7 vs 8.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.0 vs 11.0 projected points).
DeVonta Smith and Ladd McConkey are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Ladd McConkey travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Start DeVonta Smith on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 8.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 7.8 |
| Snap share | 86% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
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 Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey in Week 8?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.7 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Ladd McConkey plays at LAR (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.