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Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Nico Collins?

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.

WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR3
27.6Clutch · Wk 8vs CHI
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR6
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Nico Collins is on a bye this week, so Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only one who plays.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Nico Collins are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Nico Collins is on a bye.

Nico Collins is on a bye this week, so Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatSmith-NjigbaCollins
Clutch Score (Wk 8)27.6-
Baseline proj (week)25.015.4
Points / game (season)28.015.2
Snap share83%71%
Red-zone touches125

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

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Nico Collins comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Nico Collins in Week 8?

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 8. Nico Collins is on a bye.

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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.