Start George Kittle or Isaiah Likely?
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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE10
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE15Who to start
Only optionGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.0 vs 9.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 9.3 projected points).
George Kittle and Isaiah Likely are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle is on a bye and Isaiah Likely is on a bye.
Start George Kittle on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Snap share | 78% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Kittle vs Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Isaiah Likely in Week 8?
Start George Kittle in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.0 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 9.3.
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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.