Start Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyQPHI · RB10Who to start
Strong startJavonte Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 21.2 vs 8.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Javonte Williams and Saquon Barkley are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Javonte Williams hosts ARI (medium matchup) and Saquon Barkley travels to WAS (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 21.2 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 8.8.
Start Javonte Williams on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 21.2 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 18.9 | 10.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.6 | 7.6 |
| Snap share | 75% | 33% |
| Red-zone touches | 33 | 8 |
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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley in Week 8?
Start Javonte Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 21.2 PPR points to Saquon Barkley's 8.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Javonte Williams for 21.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.8 for Saquon Barkley.
Who has the better matchup, Javonte Williams or Saquon Barkley?
Javonte Williams hosts ARI (medium) and Saquon Barkley plays at WAS (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.