Start Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
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
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR17Who to start
Strong startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.3 vs 9.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Jaylen Waddle and Tee Higgins are a Week 8 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 9.2.
Start Tee Higgins on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Waddle | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.2 | 18.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.4 | 16.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.1 | 17.0 |
| Snap share | 66% | 78% |
| 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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins in Week 8?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 18.3 PPR points to Jaylen Waddle's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 18.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Jaylen Waddle.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Waddle or Tee Higgins?
Jaylen Waddle hosts KC (hard) and Tee Higgins hosts TEN (easy). Tee Higgins 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.