Start Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?

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.

WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR2

22.7Clutch · Wk 8vs TEN

WRNico CollinsHOU · WR6

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Ja'Marr Chase

Nico Collins is on a bye this week, so Ja'Marr Chase is the only one who plays.

Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy matchup) and Nico Collins is on a bye.

Nico Collins is on a bye this week, so Ja'Marr Chase is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Chase	Collins
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	22.7	-
Baseline proj (week)	20.3	15.4
Points / game (season)	16.2	15.2
Snap share	77%	71%
Red-zone touches	8	5

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

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

Frequently asked

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins in Week 8?

Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 8. Nico Collins is on a bye.

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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.