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Start George Pickens or Ja'Marr Chase?

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.

WRGeorge PickensQDAL · WR9
14.7Clutch · Wk 8vs ARI
WRJa'Marr ChaseQCIN · WR2
20.5Clutch · Wk 8vs TEN

Who to start

Strong start
Ja'Marr Chase
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 14.7 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (20.3 vs 14.6 projected points).

George Pickens and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens hosts ARI (medium matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 20.5 PPR points to George Pickens's 14.7.

Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatPickensChase
Clutch Score (Wk 8)14.720.5
Baseline proj (week)14.620.3
Points / game (season)13.916.2
Snap share82%77%
Red-zone touches68

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Pickens vs Ja'Marr Chase comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start George Pickens or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 8?

Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to George Pickens's 14.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Ja'Marr Chase?

Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 20.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 14.7 for George Pickens.

Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Ja'Marr Chase?

George Pickens hosts ARI (medium) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy). Ja'Marr Chase 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.