Start Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Terry McLaurin is not projected to play this week, so Ja'Marr Chase is the only one who can score.
Ja'Marr Chase and Terry McLaurin are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 20.5 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 20.3 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 16.2 | 9.2 |
| Snap share | 77% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 3 |
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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin in Week 8?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 20.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TEN (easy) and Terry McLaurin hosts PHI (easy). Terry McLaurin 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.