Start George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle?
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
WRJaylen WaddleQDEN · WR21Who to start
Strong startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 9.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.6 vs 11.4 projected points).
George Pickens and Jaylen Waddle are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens hosts ARI (medium matchup) and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 9.2.
Start George Pickens on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | Waddle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 14.7 | 9.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.6 | 11.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.9 | 9.1 |
| Snap share | 82% | 66% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
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 Jaylen Waddle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle in Week 8?
Start George Pickens in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Jaylen Waddle.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle?
George Pickens hosts ARI (medium) and Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard). George Pickens 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.