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Start George Pickens or Rashee Rice?

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
WRRashee RiceQKC · WR12
10.7Clutch · Wk 8@ DEN

Who to start

Strong start
George Pickens
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 10.7 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (14.6 vs 12.7 projected points).

George Pickens and Rashee Rice are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens hosts ARI (medium matchup) and Rashee Rice travels to DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points to Rashee Rice's 10.7.

Start George Pickens on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatPickensRice
Clutch Score (Wk 8)14.710.7
Baseline proj (week)14.612.7
Points / game (season)13.99.5
Snap share82%64%
Red-zone touches64

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 Rashee Rice comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start George Pickens or Rashee Rice 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 Rashee Rice's 10.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Rashee Rice?

Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 14.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.7 for Rashee Rice.

Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Rashee Rice?

George Pickens hosts ARI (medium) and Rashee Rice plays at DEN (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.