Start DeVonta Smith or Tetairoa McMillan?

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

WRTetairoa McMillanCAR · WR19

14.5Clutch · Wk 8@ GB

Who to start

Strong start

Tetairoa McMillan

Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.5 vs 9.7 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.

DeVonta Smith and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan travels to GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 14.5 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.

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

This week, side by side

Stat	Smith	McMillan
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	9.7	14.5
Baseline proj (week)	12.0	14.8
Points / game (season)	17.3	16.2
Snap share	86%	82%
Red-zone touches	3	7

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 Tetairoa McMillan comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start DeVonta Smith or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 8?

Start Tetairoa McMillan in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.5 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 9.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Tetairoa McMillan?

Our Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 14.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.7 for DeVonta Smith.

Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Tetairoa McMillan?

DeVonta Smith plays at WAS (easy) and Tetairoa McMillan plays at GB (medium). 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.