Start Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?
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.
WRJaylen WaddleQDEN · WR21
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR15Who to start
Slight leanJaylen Waddle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.2 vs 8.9 projected points.
Jaylen Waddle and Ladd McConkey are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard matchup) and Ladd McConkey travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 9.2 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Start Jaylen Waddle on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waddle | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.4 | 11.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Snap share | 66% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylen Waddle vs Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey in Week 8?
Start Jaylen Waddle in Week 8, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.2 PPR points to Ladd McConkey's 8.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Waddle for 9.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 8.9 for Ladd McConkey.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Waddle or Ladd McConkey?
Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard) and Ladd McConkey plays at LAR (hard). Ladd McConkey 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.