Start George Pickens or Ladd McConkey?
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
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR15Who to start
Strong startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 8.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.6 vs 11.0 projected points).
George Pickens and Ladd McConkey are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens hosts ARI (medium matchup) and Ladd McConkey travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Start George Pickens on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 14.7 | 8.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 14.6 | 11.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.9 | 7.8 |
| Snap share | 82% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
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 Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens or Ladd McConkey 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 Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Ladd McConkey?
George Pickens hosts ARI (medium) and Ladd McConkey plays at LAR (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.