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Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan?

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
WRTetairoa McMillanCAR · WR19
14.1Clutch · Wk 8@ GB

Who to start

Strong start
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 27.6 vs 14.1 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (25.0 vs 14.8 projected points).

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan travels to GB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 27.6 PPR points to Tetairoa McMillan's 14.1.

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatSmith-NjigbaMcMillan
Clutch Score (Wk 8)27.614.1
Baseline proj (week)25.014.8
Points / game (season)28.016.2
Snap share83%82%
Red-zone touches127

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 Tetairoa McMillan comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 8?

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 27.6 PPR points to Tetairoa McMillan's 14.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan?

Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 27.6 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 14.1 for Tetairoa McMillan.

Who has the better matchup, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts CHI (medium) and Tetairoa McMillan plays at GB (easy). Tetairoa McMillan 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.