Start DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin?
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
WRTerry McLaurinIRWAS · WR22Who to start
Strong startDeVonta Smith- Terry McLaurin is not projected to play this week, so DeVonta Smith is the only one who can score.
DeVonta Smith and Terry McLaurin are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Start DeVonta Smith on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 12.0 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 17.3 | 9.2 |
| Snap share | 86% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 3 |
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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin in Week 8?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.7 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 9.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin?
DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Terry McLaurin hosts PHI (easy). Terry McLaurin 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.