Start Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush?
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.
TEJaren KanakIRTEN · TE70
TESam RoushCHI · TE59Who to start
Clear startSam Roush- Jaren Kanak is not projected to play this week, so Sam Roush is the only one who can score.
Jaren Kanak and Sam Roush are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Jaren Kanak is not projected to play and Sam Roush travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.2 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Start Sam Roush on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kanak | Roush |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 0.9 |
| Snap share | - | 22% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaren Kanak vs Sam Roush comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush in Week 8?
Start Sam Roush in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Jaren Kanak's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam Roush for 2.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Jaren Kanak.
Who has the better matchup, Jaren Kanak or Sam Roush?
Jaren Kanak plays at CIN (easy) and Sam Roush plays at SEA (hard). Jaren Kanak 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.