Start DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins?
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
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR17Who to start
Strong startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.3 vs 9.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
DeVonta Smith and Tee Higgins are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Start Tee Higgins on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 18.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 17.0 |
| Snap share | 86% | 78% |
| 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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins in Week 8?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.3 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Tee Higgins?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Tee Higgins 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.