Start Jake Ferguson or Oronde Gadsden?
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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE14
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE21Who to start
Strong startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 4.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.8 vs 4.4 projected points).
Jake Ferguson and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 11.0 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Start Jake Ferguson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 11.0 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.8 | 4.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Snap share | 66% | 48% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jake Ferguson vs Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson or Oronde Gadsden in Week 8?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 11.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 4.0 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or Oronde Gadsden?
Jake Ferguson hosts ARI (easy) and Oronde Gadsden plays at LAR (hard). Jake Ferguson 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.