Start Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?

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.

RBJavonte WilliamsDAL · RB13

21.2Clutch · Wk 8vs ARI

RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4

14.6Clutch · Wk 8@ JAX

Who to start

Strong start

Javonte Williams

Higher Clutch Score this week: 21.2 vs 14.6 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Stronger baseline projection (18.9 vs 16.2 projected points).

Javonte Williams and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Javonte Williams hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 21.2 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 14.6.

Start Javonte Williams on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Williams	Taylor
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	21.2	14.6
Baseline proj (week)	18.9	16.2
Points / game (season)	18.6	19.6
Snap share	75%	80%
Red-zone touches	33	26

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Javonte Williams vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?

Start Javonte Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 21.2 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 14.6.

Who is projected to score more this week, Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?

Our Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 21.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 14.6 for Jonathan Taylor.

Who has the better matchup, Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor?

Javonte Williams hosts ARI (easy) and Jonathan Taylor plays at JAX (hard). Javonte Williams 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.