Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
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.
RBJacory Croskey-MerrittIRWAS · RB43
RBMarShawn LloydGB · RB35Who to start
Strong startMarShawn Lloyd- Jacory Croskey-Merritt is not projected to play this week, so MarShawn Lloyd is the only one who can score.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is not projected to play and MarShawn Lloyd hosts CAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects MarShawn Lloyd for 7.5 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 0.0.
Start MarShawn Lloyd on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 6.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Snap share | 45% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 8?
Start MarShawn Lloyd in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.5 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects MarShawn Lloyd for 7.5 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Who has the better matchup, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt hosts PHI (medium) and MarShawn Lloyd hosts CAR (easy). MarShawn Lloyd 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.